Eucalyptus torquata

Eucalyptus torquata is an evergreen tree with alternate gray- green leaves. The juvenile leaves are elliptical and the mature leaves are lanceolate. The flowers are large (up to 35 mm in diameter) and normally coral-pink but white, cream and red flowered plants are known.

Coral Gum is commonly cultivated for small gardens and for use as a street tree, especially in arid areas.

Similar plants:

• Corymbia setosa, Eucalyptus setosa (Rough-leaved Bloodwood)
• Corymbia terminalis, Eucalyptus terminalis (Bloodwood)
• Corymbia torelliana, Eucalyptus torelliana (Cadaga, Cadaghi, Gumtree, Torell's Eucalyptus)
• Eucalyptus albopurpurea (Purple-flowered Mallee Box, Port Lincoln Mallee)
• Eucalyptus calycogona (Gooseberry Mallee, Square fruited Mallee)
• Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum)
• Eucalyptus cinerea (Argyle Apple, Silver Dollar Gum)
• Eucalyptus citriodora, Corymbia citriodora (Lemon Eucalyptus, Citron-scented Gum, Lemon Scented Gum)
• Eucalyptus deglupta (Rainbow Eucalyptus, Mindanao Gum, Rainbow Gum)
• Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum )