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Corymbia contains some Eucalyptus species that have now been reclassified as a Corymbia. They are predominately Bloodwoods and Ghost Gums. We currently offer 10 Corymbia species.
| Corymbia calophylla: Marri, Port Gregory Gum. This can be a large tree to 150' - often only about 60' in cultivation. This species provides a dense foliage canopy. The bark is rough, brown and flaky. Leaves are large, thick with reddish brown new growth. This tree is outstanding when in flower - colors are either white or pink. This species is closely related to Corymbia ficifolia, but is somewhat larger in size. Fruits are large, woody and urn-shaped with a constricted neck. This is an extensively cultivated tree and does best with adequate moisture and acid soils. Zone 9. We have both a pink and a white flowering form. Annual rainfall about 16-20 inches per year. | |
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Corymbia citriodora: Lemon Scented Gum. Extremely highly lemon scented foliage, either fresh or dried makes an outstanding potpourri. The oil of this species is used as a plant based repellant that provides protection time similar to low-concentration DEET products for mosquitoes. Of all the Australia plants we grow, this one definitely takes #1 for its scent! Aromatherapy Tip: For a relaxing treat, throw about a dozen leaves in your tub, add hot water, kick back and enjoy! The juvenile foliage is rough when young and becomes smooth when mature. The bark is also very attractive and can be pinkish-gray in color and peeling to leave a smooth light colored trunk. This species can take pruning well back to the lignotuber to obtain multiple stems or to keep small enough for indoor use. It is also reported to be a food source for sugar gliders and Koala browse. Zone 9. Annual rainfall 25". |
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Corymbia eximia: Yellow Bloodwood. Native in the New South Wales area, on coastal hills west of Nowra, northwards to the Hunter Valley region. This is a fast growing specimen with yellow-brown bark. Attractive, blue-green leaves are up to 20 cm long. Fragrant, white to cream colored flowers in spring are followed by urn shaped pods. An excellent specimen for growing in poor soils. Frost tender when young. This species was previously known as Eucalyptus eximia, there is also a dwarf variety known as Corymbia eximia ssp nana. (below) Zone 9. Annual rainfall 24". |
| Corymbia eximia nana: Golden Gum. This smaller version of Corymbia eximia (Yellow bloodwood) features massive heads of golden yellow flowers displayed above the foliage. It is reported to flower when quite young. Zone 9. | |
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Corymbia ficifolia: Red Flowering Gum. This species is found occurring in sandy soils near Albany West Australia. It is one of the most requested species due to the brilliant red flowers that almost hide the foliage. The leaves are thick, dull green with a prominent mid-rib and the bark is thickly fibrous, brown to gray. The gum nuts are large, woody and urn shaped. This species has been cultivated throughout the world, but it is NOT suited to tropical or subtropical areas (prefers low water and low humidity.) Size ranges from 6-15 m (18-45') high x 5-20 m (15-60') wide. West Australia. Zone 9. Annual rainfall 25". |
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Corymbia gummifera: Red Bloodwood. (Previously known as Eucalyptus corymbosa).This species is native to New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. The species has smaller growth on poor soils but often does better on richer loams. The bark is rough over the trunk and larger branches, gray-brown in color and a red, gum-like substance can often be found on the surface. The cream to white flowers are borne in profusion in summer and autumn. Adult leaves are rather large, 23 x 7.5 cm, discolorous green and are shaped like a lance (broadly lanceolate). The gum has been used as a food source for sugar gliders. Zone 8. Annual rainfall 27-70". |
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Corymbia maculata: Spotted Gum. This species gets the common name for its distinctive, spotted and dimpled bark that is smooth, gray in color and sheds in patches during summer to produce a mottled yellow and gray surface. A beautiful and ornamental, straight trunk tree from Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. Strong, lemon scented foliage much like Corymbia citriodora. Reported as somewhat frost hardy after several years growth. Food source for Koala browse. Zone 8. Annual rainfall 29-68". |
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Corymbia papuana: Ghost Gum. One of the species found in Papua New Guinea, New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. It is often found along watercourses over much of northern inland Australia and Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea. A single trunk tree to about 45' with a broad crown. The common name comes from the smooth, pale, chalky bark. Prefers well drained soil in frost free climate, very drought tolerant. Zone 10. |
| Corymbia ptychocarpa: Swamp Bloodwood. This highly ornamental tree is from tropical Northern Territory and parts of West Australia. It is commonly found along streams and other moist locations. It can be 24-36' high and loves hot, wet summers. The flowers are rather large, being white, pink or crimson and found above the foliage. The tree can take on a wide-branching, drooping habit and the leave are large, glossy green in color. Reported to flower when only 3 or 4 years old. Zone 9. | |
| Corymbia trachyphloia: Brown Bloodwood. Flaky, tesselated bark that is brown or yellow-gray. Juvenile leaves are somewhat oval, may be hairy, later leaves are glossy green above, whitish green underside. Adult leaves become lance shaped, discolorous being glossy green above. This species is native in central western New South Wales, widespread in eastern Queensland, north to the Atherton Tableland. Grows to about 75'. Zone 9. |
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