This large tree forms a short bole with a twisted trunk with smooth pale grey-brown bark. The rounded crown is open with narrow lanced-shaped grey-green leaves and the small white flowers appear in a cluster during summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 11

Eucalyptus camaldulensisis naturally found in Australia and has a variable growth rate commonly only attaining 20 m (60ft). It is normally associated with sandy alluvial soils and is found throughout Australia along watercourses.

It prefers an open sunny position and is drought and salt tolerant but frost tender.

River Red Gum is a large graceful tree is commonly grown along watercourses or in large gardens and parks as a shade or as a specimen. It has a fast growth rate when young establishing in 2 to 4 years and tolerates a wide range of climatic conditions or temporary inundation. It is not suitable for domestic gardens as it has strong roots and becomes massive. ID 1031

Eucalyptus (ew-ka-LIP-tus) camaldulensis(kah-MAL-dew-LEN-sis)

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