Botanical Name: Eucalyptus torquata Add
Common Name: Coral Gum  
Plant photo of: Eucalyptus torquata
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

Red

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

 

Location Uses

Lawn, Patio

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: George Hull MSN
Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
  • Description

  • Notes

One of the smaller of the Eucs growing to 20'. Leaves can vary a great deal. Lantern shaped buds precede the coral red or yellow flowers. Can bloom off and on all year. Australian. Sun or shade tolerant. Drought resistant. Branches make good cut flowers. Good as a grove effect. Will temps as low as 17-22F. New growth is green turning blue green. Branches cinnamon colored. Makes good cut flower coral to salmon, some yellow winter thru spring.
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