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How to Grow and Care for Sydney red gum

Sydney red gum, also known as Smooth-barked apple, Rose apple

Sydney red gum is an adaptable and low-maintenance tree. It thrives in full sun and requires well-draining soil, with occasional deep watering during dry periods. Special care points include providing space for its broad canopy and managing leaf drop. Regular inspection for pests and diseases is prudent, but overall, sydney red gum has a straightforward care regimen.

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Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Sydney red gum

ToughnessHigh
Care LevelLow
Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery 2 weeks
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil TypeGarden Soil
Soil pH6-6.5
Hardiness Zones
8-11
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Sydney red gum is a striking tree that typically reaches heights between 30 and 80 feet (9 to 24 meters). It features a smooth, multicolored trunk that undergoes an annual transformation from a pink or orange hue to a gray-mauve, peeling away in large plates to reveal a fresh cream to rose-colored wood beneath. This species boasts 6-inch-long (15 cm) leaves, coppery red when young, which mature to a vivid green. Prominently, it produces abundant 1-inch-wide (2.5 cm) white flowers in clusters, notable for their longitudinal ribbed buds and fruit capsules. It displays tolerance to a range of soil conditions and moderate drought.
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