coral gum

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Small evergreen tree or multi-stemmed shrub about 4-11m tall, endemic to southern Western Australia. Rough, flaking dark grey-brown to grey-black bark and smooth grey or coppery branches, with greyish-green, elliptical juvenile leaves 6cm long and lance-shaped dull grey-green adult leaves to 15cm long. Masses of orange, barrel-shaped buds are followed by clusters of coral-pink flowers from late winter to late spring, followed by pendulous cylindrical, woody fruits, ribbed at the base

Scientific classification

Species: coral gum (Eucalyptus torquata)
Genus: Eucalyptus
Family: Myrtaceae

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Toxicity: Trees · Shrubs
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
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Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of coral gum

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of coral gum

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coral gum care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring and summer

Growing

Grow in well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. Grow tender species outdoors in mild or frost-free counties only. See eucalyptus cultivation

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