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M. Ritter, W. Mark and J. Reimer

Photo Locations:
Los Angeles County Arboretum - Arcadia, CA, Santa Barbara, CA and Cal Poly Campus - San Luis Obispo, CA

RIVER RED GUM
Eucalyptus camaldulensis

General Notes

     Bark and twigs can be a litter problem. Hardiness estimate: 12-15 degrees F. Cal-IPC (California Invasive Plant Council) classifies the invasiveness of this plant as limited. Has fragrant leaf. Native to Australia.
     A Eucalyptus camaldulensis in Fresno is registered as a California Big Tree. It measures 126 feet high, with a trunk circumference of 298 inches and a crown spread of 86 feet.
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• Eucalyptus camaldulensis - Myrtaceae
• Synonyms: rostrata
  Common Names: River Red Gum, Red Gum
• Native To: Australia. Cal-IPC (California Invasive Plant Council) classifies the invasiveness of this plant as limited.
• Habit: Erect or Spreading and covers an Extensive Area.
  Has Evergreen foliage.
• Shape: Oval or Rounded
• Sunset Zones: 5 - 6 and 8 - 24
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 10
• Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Wet to Dry Soil. Drought tolerant.
• Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
• Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Highly Alkaline
• Salinity Tolerance: Good Inland
• Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
• Height: 45 - 150 feet
• Canopy Width: 45 - 105 feet
• Growth Rate: 36 or More Inches per Season
• Landscape Use: Riparian.
• Longevity: 50 to 150 years
• Leaves: Lanceolate Medium Green. Evergreen.
• Flowers: Yellow or White. Flowers in Summer. Has perfect flowers (male and female parts in each flower).
• Fruit: Brown or Mostly Green Capsule, Small (0.25 - 0.50 inches), fruiting in Summer or Fall.
• Bark: Dark Brown, Green, Light Green or Multicolored, Exfoliating, Mottled or Smooth
• Pest & Disease: Resistant to Oak Root Fungus, Texas Root Rot and Verticillium. Susceptible to Beetle Borers, Oak Root Rot and Root Rot
• Shading Capacity: Rated as Moderately Dense in Leaf
• Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
• Litter Issue: Dry Fruit, Twigs and Bark
• Root Damage Potential: Rated as Moderate
• Health Hazard: Allergy
• Biogenic Emissions: High
• Fire Resistance: Unfavorable

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SelecTree. "Eucalyptus camaldulensis Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 26, 2013.
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