Gum Tree Eucalyptus And Corymbia

Although often thought of as applying to the genus eucalyptus the term eucalypt is now broadly used to include the closely related genera angophora and corymbia.

Gum tree eucalyptus and corymbia. Choose a tree in bloom if you are specific about color. A corymbia citriodora in goleta is registered as a california big tree. Corymbia is a genus of about 113 species of tree that were classified as eucalyptus species until the mid 1990s. Long 7 17 cm and used to produce citronella oil which is favored in perfumery.

A corymbia ficifolia in san francisco ca is registered as a california big tree. Eucalyptus angophora and corymbia. Corymbia ficifolia eucalyptus ficifolia one of western australia s best with red orange white or pink flowers and a rounded canopy to 9m tall thrives in low humidity however the following summer series hybrids have been developed for gardens across to sydney and up to brisbane. It measures 40 feet high with a trunk circumference of 243 inches and a crown spread of 58 feet.

Corymbia is in fact a relatively new genus 1995 which contains 113 species 80 of which were formerly within eucalyptus. Within the myrtle myrtaceae family of plants there are three genera containing species commonly known as gum trees. Eucalyptus ficifolia corymbia ficifolia red flowering gum red flowering gum is a rapid growing rounded evergreen broadleaf shrub or tree that can grow to 25 40 feet tall. Angophora consists of about 13 species.

Other commonly cultivated gums that are now placed in the genus corymbia a genus of about 90 species previously considered to be in a subgenera within the genus eucalyptus are the lemon scented gum now corymbia citriodora a the spotted gum now corymbia maculata. It measures 142 feet high with a trunk circumference of 165 inches and a crown spread of 96 feet. Corymbia ficifolia commonly known as the red flowering gum is a species of small tree that is endemic to the south west of western australia. Red flowering gum scarlet gum.

Erect or spreading with a low canopy. Flowers range in color from pink to red to orange. Erect or spreading and requires ample growing space. Grafting has made them tolerant of most soil types and also insures that vigour colour and size grow true to type.

It has rough fibrous bark on the trunk and branches egg shaped to broadly lance shape adult leaves flower buds in groups of seven bright red pink or orange flowers and urn shaped fruit. The name for this new genus is in reference flowers being in corymbs which is a primary distinguishing characteristics separating it from eucalyptus and in fact is why corymbia is thought to be more closely related to the. It has a restricted distribution in the wild but is one of the most commonly planted ornamental eucalypts. The lemon scented foliage is narrow lance shaped golden green 3 7 in.

The last genus once was included in the eucalyptus genus up until the 1990s and some sources may still identify the species as belonging to that genus. The bloodwoods had been recognised as a distinct group within the large and diverse genus eucalyptus since 1867. Corymbia citriodora lemon scented gum is a tall evergreen tree of upright habit adorned with a straight trunk and a thin graceful crown of drooping foliage.