TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Angophora costata, Angophora lanceolata , Smooth-barked apple, Rose Gum, Rose Apple, Sydney Red Gum

Angophora costata, Angophora lanceolata

Smooth-barked apple, Rose Gum, Rose Apple, Sydney Red Gum
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Eastern Australia
Big tree taller than 20 ftFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowers

The 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, Angophora lanceolata , Smooth-barked apple, Rose Gum, Rose Apple, Sydney Red Gum
Angophora costata, Angophora lanceolata , Smooth-barked apple, Rose Gum, Rose Apple, Sydney Red Gum
Angophora costata, Angophora lanceolata , Smooth-barked apple, Rose Gum, Rose Apple, Sydney Red Gum
Angophora costata, Angophora lanceolata , Smooth-barked apple, Rose Gum, Rose Apple, Sydney Red Gum


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