Murray River Red Gum, Red Gum
Synonym: Eucalyptus rostrata
Family: Myrtaceae
 Picture taken at the Australian Outback Native Plant Nursery |
Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 8-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix, hardy to 12-23°F (-11 to -5°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Victoria and New South Wales, Australia Growth Habits: Tree to 100 feet (30 m) Watering Needs: Occasional deep watering Propagation: Seeds |
Hardy, fast-growing evergreen tree, growing 35'-100' tall with pendulous branches. Attractive white trunk. Good windbreak or screen on property lines. Tolerates desert heat. Establishes quickly. Koalas eat this widespread Australian species. Arizona parks feature tree.
Text by Paul chambers from the Australian Outback Nursery.
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