This large tree has grey-brown bark that sheds to reveal reddish straight trunk with spreading branches that form a dense crown. It has dark green leathery lanced-shaped leaves and the creamy white flowers appear in a cluster from summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Corymbia gummifera is naturally found in Australia growing on the east coast from south-east Queensland to the Victorian border varieing in growth habit and size depending on soil type and environmental conditions. 

It prefers a well drained moderatly fertile loams but will tolerate poor sandy soils and grows in a open sunny position tolerateing drought, frost and second line salt.

Red Bloodwood is a vigorous large tree that is grown for its spreading crown. It is planted in parks or large gardens as a lawn specimen for shade or used as a windbreak in open positions. It is also used for street planting's and grown in bushland settings. It establishes in 2 to 4 years and is long lived and attracts native birds and is used for honey production. ID 516

Corymbia (kor-RIM-bee-uh) gummifera (gum-MIF-er-uh)

Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family