Angophora costata - Sydney red gum

Angophora costata

Sydney red gum, Smooth-barked apple, Smooth-barked Angophora

Description: Native in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, this species is unique as the bark sheds in summer to reveal a smooth, orange or salmon color gradually changing to gray. The branches are contorted and twisted and new foliage may be brilliant red. The fruit is a bell-shaped capsule with ridges. This species is found on moisture retentive soils with low fertility and has an unpredictable growth habit but still is a very popular ornamental. It has a lignotuber which can aid in regeneration of the plant.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 8
Type	Large tree to 98' (30 m)
Flower Color	White
Growth Rate	Moderate
Soil	Acid, loam, sandy loam
Placement	Sun
Culture	Low to moderate rainfall
Native	New South Wales
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Attractive bark and new foliage
	Can be a single trunk specimen to 98'
	Contorted and twisted branches

Problem Solving Features

	Fast growing
	Adapts to tropical gardens
	Low fertility requirements

Pricing - See Price List Here

* Seed germinates best if sown on the surface of the media. Germination 2-3 weeks at 70-75 degrees F. No pre-treatment needed. Average 150 seeds per gram.

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