River Red Gum is a striking evergreen tree with decorative mottled bark, ideal for larger native gardens and feature planting.

At a glance Pot: 400mm Air Prune pot Height now: approx. 1.8–2.2m Mature size: 20–30m tall × 15–20m wide Sun: Full sun Foliage: Evergreen Hardiness: Very drought and frost hardy; tolerates flooding

Why choose a River Red Gum?

River Red Gum brings a broad canopy, mottled bark and lasting Australian character to large landscapes. This long-lived tree provides shade, shelter and valuable wildlife habitat, making it well suited to rural properties and restoration planting.

How can I use it in my garden?

• Plant for shade and shelter on a rural property or in a park.

• Use along waterways or in open paddocks with ample room.

• Include in revegetation projects or habitat corridors.

Where does it grow best?

Grow in full sun; it adapts to a wide range of soils, including clay and seasonally wet ground. It tolerates drought and floods and is very frost hardy.

What does it look like through the year?

Narrow grey-green leaves remain year-round, with small white flowers in summer attracting pollinators. Smooth bark sheds in patches to reveal a mottled trunk.