Description

Eucalyptus camaldulensis

Eucalyptus camaldulensis is a common and widespread tree along watercourses over much of mainland Australia. It is frequently a dominant component of riparian communities, and is an iconic and important species of the Murray-Darling catchment, both ecologically and economically.

Eucalyptus camaldulensis is spreading, usually dense tree with a smooth, grey or whitish blue trunk, sometimes streaked or tinted reddish pink. Juvenile leaves are ovate to broadly lance-shaped, and grey-green; adult leaves, to 30cm long, are lance-shaped to narrowly lance-shaped, and usually mid-green, sometimes grey-green. Produces umbels of 7-11 white flowers, mainly in summer.

Max Height: 15-50m

Spread: 15-35m

Family: Myrtaceae

Common Name: River Red Gum

Flower Colour: White

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Salinity Tolerance: High

Sun Tolerance: High

Wind Tolerance: High

Water Requirement: Medium

Pest Tolerance: High

Disease Tolerance: High

Growth Rate: Fast