Eucalyptus

Introducing the Angophora floribunda, commonly known as the Rough-Barked Apple, a stunning and unique addition to any landscape. This majestic Australian native reaches impressive heights, offering an eye-catching presence with its fibrous, textured bark and spreading canopy of dense, dark green leaves. Throughout late spring and summer, it dazzles with clusters of cream-white flowers, creating a striking contrast against the rugged bark. Not only does this tree provide excellent shade, but it also attracts a variety of bird life, enhancing the natural beauty of your garden. With its remarkable height, showy flowers, and distinctive bark, the Angophora floribunda is sure to add significant visual interest and curb appeal to your home.

Soil: A reliable tree and easy to grow, even on heavier soils. It does best on sandy soil but will establish and grow well on clay soil. 
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, flood, coastal tolerant. Moderately frost tolerant - protect when young. 
Size: Height 15-20m x width 10m

A graceful spreading growth habit and beautiful, multi-coloured bark are key features of the widespread and adaptable River Red Gum. The bark is smooth, white, grey or cream with patches of yellow-green, grey-green or pinkish-grey, and occasionally rough black bark accumulates at the base. The foliage is blue-green at maturity, and masses of white flowers appear from mid-winter to late summer, followed by ovoid woody fruit. River Red Gum trees are fast-growing, an excellent source of firewood, and its flowers are an attractant of bees and birds.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun. Heat, drought, frost, cold and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 15-50m x width 15-35m

Originally from the Pilbara region, Eucalyptus kingsmillii is a striking small tree or large shrub known for its graceful upright form, straight trunk, and fibrous grey-white bark that peels back to reveal a smooth finish beneath. Its distinctive, blue-grey aromatic foliage and ornamental flowers make it a standout in any landscape. From April to October, it produces eye-catching blooms ranging in colour from white-cream to soft red-pink, emerging from decorative pink-red buds. This seasonal display adds texture and colour over many months, making it perfect for parks, roadside plantings, or larger garden landscapes. Fast-growing in its early years, ‘Kingsmillii’ brings elegance, habitat value, and rugged resilience to both native and mixed plantings.

Soil: It thrives in well-drained soils, often found in areas with clay or sandy loam. 
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, heat and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 4-7m x width 3-6m

Eucalyptus botryoides, commonly known as Woollybutt or Southern Mahogany, is a small to tall tree native to south eastern Australia. It has rough bark on its trunk and branches and its foliage is narrow and dark green. Creamy white gum blossoms appear in summer and autumn attracting native birds and bees, and age into cup-shaped gum nuts. The hard, durable wood has been used for panelling and flooring, and the wood will burn well in the home fireplace.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Heat, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 30-40m x width 10-15m

A spectacular flowering gum celebrated for its brilliant clusters of vibrant red-orange blooms through spring and summer, Corymbia Beeliar Orange brings bold colour and striking form to the landscape. Its rounded canopy, smooth trunk, and masses of terminal flowers create a stunning feature tree that instantly draws attention while attracting native birds, bees, and other beneficial wildlife. Well-suited to a wide range of garden styles, Beeliar Orange is equally at home as a feature specimen, in streetscapes, verges, or larger landscape plantings. Low-maintenance and hardy once established, it benefits from occasional deep watering during extended dry periods and applications of slow-release fertiliser to encourage healthy growth and prolific flowering.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, coastal and light frost tolerant.
Size: Height 4-5m x width 2m

Eucalyptus tereticornis, or Forest Red Gum, is a tall, fast-growing Australian native tree prized for its striking smooth bark, which sheds in patches to reveal a mix of white, grey, and blue tones. This majestic tree has a straight trunk and an open canopy of long, glossy green leaves, making it an excellent choice for shade, windbreaks, and habitat restoration. During spring and summer, this stately gum produces clusters of creamy-white flowers that attract birds, bees, and other pollinators. It is commonly found in open woodlands and along riverbanks, where it plays a vital role in supporting local wildlife.This hardy species is ideal for large landscapes, rural properties, and revegetation projects.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 20-50m x width 10-20m

Eucalyptus cosmophylla is a species of small tree, or mallee, that is endemic to South Australia. Commonly called the Cup Gum, it is a rounded, shrub-like tree spreading as wide as it is high. The Cup Gum has smooth bark and lance-shaped adult leaves and displays white flower buds arranged in groups of three and cup-shaped, cylindrical fruit. Eucalypts require very little attention once established. Although the plant will continue to grow without fertiliser it will produce more leaves and flowers if fed. It is important to remember that all eucalyptus are sensitive to high levels of phosphorus so make sure the fertiliser you choose is for Natives.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types
Conditions: Full sun. Best suited to cool temperate climates.
Size: Height 6m x width 6m

Corymbia ficifolia Mini Red is a striking compact flowering gum with a spectacular display of vibrant red blooms, attracting bees and birds alike. This small, ornamental tree boasts glossy green foliage and a naturally dense, rounded form, making it a perfect choice for gardens, streetscapes, and large containers. With excellent drought tolerance and minimal maintenance needs, Mini Red thrives in Australian conditions, providing year-round beauty and seasonal bursts of colour.

Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
Conditions: Full sun. Heat, drought, and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m