Eucalyptus camaldulensis
(River Red Gum)
| Planting Group or Form | Large Tree |
|---|---|
| Height | 35 - 45m |
| Width | 35m |
| Aspect | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Well drained soils, tolerates wet soils or periods of drought |
| Flower | White Nov - Mar |
| Attracts | Food source for bees, birds, butterflies and other insects. Mature trees provide nesting sites for birds |
Large tree with beautiful smooth multicoloured bark, dull grey-green foliage, and small white flowers.
Only suitable for large gardens and parks.
Indigenous name: BE-AL (Woi Wurrung)
Canoes made from large sheets of bark. Bark also used to make shelters, shields and containers.