Eucalyptus torquata (Coral Gum)
Botanical name: Eucalyptus torquata
Common names: Coral Gum, Coolgardie Gum
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Australia







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: Eucalyptus torquata (Coral Gum)
- Corymbia setosa (Rough-leaved Bloodwood)
- Corymbia terminalis (Bloodwood)
- Corymbia torelliana (Cadaga)
- Eucalyptus albopurpurea (Purple-flowered Mallee Box)
- Eucalyptus calycogona (Gooseberry Mallee)
- Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum)
- Eucalyptus cinerea (Argyle Apple)
- Eucalyptus citriodora (Lemon Eucalyptus)
- Eucalyptus deglupta (Rainbow Eucalyptus)
- Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum )
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