Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum

Eucalyptus camaldulensis, commonly known as River Red Gum, is one of Australia's most iconic and widespread native trees. Renowned for its majestic stature and distinctive smooth bark in shades of white, cream, pink, yellow, and brown, this evergreen giant can reach 20 to 30 meters tall (up to 45 meters in ideal conditions) with a broad canopy spreading 25 to 35 meters wide.

River Red Gum thrives along rivers, lakes, and wetlands but is highly adaptable—tolerating clay, sandy loam, and even periodically boggy soils. This evergreen tree is drought hardy thanks to a deep tap root system and can withstand both heavy and light frosts. Its dense, durable timber has been prized for furniture, flooring, and firewood applications. In spring and summer, River Red Gum produces clusters of white flowers, supporting nectar-feeding birds, bees, butterflies, and native mammals.

Extremely low-maintenance once established, River Red Gum provides abundant shade, helps control erosion, and brings authentic Australian character to any open space. Suitable for wildlife habitat and environmental planting, its large trunk and spreading branches offer shelter and breeding sites for birds and other fauna.

Key Features:

• Plant Type: Evergreen tree
• Height & Spread: 20–30 m tall (up to 45 m in ideal conditions), 25–35 m wide
• Bark: Smooth, white to cream, with patches of pink, yellow, or brown
• Leaves: Lance-shaped, green-grey, up to 30 cm long
• Flowers: White, fluffy clusters, spring and summer
• Soil: Adapts to clay, sandy loam, poor soils; tolerates poorly drained areas
• Climate: Drought and frost tolerant
• Uses: Shade tree, erosion control, environmental planting, advanced landscaping
• Wildlife Friendly: Habitat for birds, insects, and mammals; attracts pollinators
• Maintenance: Very low once established; prune only as needed for shape/safety
• Additional: Highly durable timber; authentic Aussie landscape feature

Bring lasting shade, native fauna support, and visual interest to open spaces with Eucalyptus camaldulensis—the River Red Gum, a true symbol of the Australian landscape.