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Eucalyptus torquata (KP)

Coral Gum

Plant Description

4-8x3-5m, upright tree, coral fls

full sun
part shade
dry
containers
Height: 4m - 8m
Spread: 3m - 5m
Pot Sizes: 140mm Pots, 175mm Pots
Habit: Small Tree
Flowering Information: pink (crm/wh/red) fluffy
Flowering Seasons:
Foliage Description: decrtive buds, long flowering
PBR/Agent:
Health Warning:
Native Status: WA Native

Occurring naturally around the Goldfields and Kalgoorlie, the Coral Gum is an upright small tree. Decorative buds burst open to reveal beautiful red/pink blossom in December reminiscent of coral. An ornamental small tree commonly used in parks and roadside plantings.

For best results, plant in free draining soils with a native slow release fertiliser. Drought tolerant once established.

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