Angophora costata (Smooth-barked apple)
Angophora costata (Smooth-barked apple) trunk with peeling tan and pink bark sections on the surface.
Botanical names: Angophora costata, Angophora lanceolata
Common names: Smooth-barked apple, Rose Gum, Rose Apple, Sydney Red Gum
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Eastern Australia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Large tree
Mature height: 20 ft or more
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardensThe genus Angophora is very close to Eucalyptus, and can be distinguished easily by its opposite leaves. The old bark is shed in spring in large flakes with the new salmon-pink bark turning to pale grey before the next shedding. The tree has a handsome, rugged ornamental appearance and its young red tips are often used in floral arrangements.
Angophora costata (Smooth-barked apple) long green leaves hanging from a thick woody tree branch
Angophora costata (Smooth-barked apple) long slender lime green leaves hanging down from thin wooden branches.
Angophora costata (Smooth-barked apple) with woody gray brown fruit capsules dangling on thin branch tips
Angophora costata (Smooth-barked apple) brown fruit cluster hanging down from thin wooden tree branches.
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