Eucalyptus Corymbia maculata – The Spotted Gum 300mm AP

🌿✨ Corymbia maculata – Spotted Gum ✨🌿
 
The Spotted Gum (Corymbia maculata) is a striking and tall Australian native tree, highly valued for its beautifully mottled bark and strong, upright form. 🌿 A hardy species, it’s often planted for shade, shelter, and timber but also makes a magnificent feature tree in larger gardens and landscapes.
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 300mm air-prune pot – advanced young tree 🌳
✔️ Strong starter size, quick to establish.
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Full sun position ☀️
✔️ Tolerates a wide range of soils, including poor and shallow ground.
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Evergreen, glossy green lance-shaped leaves 🌿
✔️ Clusters of small white flowers in summer 🌸
✔️ Distinctive smooth bark, cream to grey with mottled patches.
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Tall, straight tree with narrow crown
✔️ Grows approx. 30–45m tall × 10–15m wide
✔️ Best suited to large properties, rural gardens, or parks.
 
💡 Special Characteristics
🌿 Iconic Australian gum tree with ornamental bark patterns
🌿 Excellent habitat tree for birds and wildlife 🐦
🌿 Hardy, drought and frost tolerant once established
🌿 Valuable for shelter, shade, and windbreaks
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Plant as a feature tree in large gardens or paddocks
✔️ Use in windbreaks and shelterbelts on farms
✔️ Great for revegetation and habitat restoration projects
✔️ Combine with wattles and other tall eucalypts for a natural bushland setting