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(Angophora costata)
Smooth-Barked Apple (Angophora costata)
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Photo by: James Ray | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: James Ray | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2018-12-08T06:22:34-08:00 |
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Summary
Angophora costata, commonly known as Smooth-Barked Apple, is an evergreen tree native to the open forests and woodlands of the Central and North Coasts of New South Wales, Australia. It can reach heights of 30-80 feet (9-24 meters) and a width of 15-25 feet (4.5-7.5 meters). This species is characterized by its smooth, pinkish-gray bark that sheds in flakes, and its twisting branches that give it a gnarled appearance. It produces clusters of creamy-white flowers in late spring to early summer, which are quite showy and attract a variety of pollinators.
The Smooth-Barked Apple is valued for its ornamental features, including its attractive bark and white flowers. It is used in cultivation for urban planting, as a specimen tree, and in parks due to its tolerance of poor soils and drought conditions. It requires full sun, low water once established, and well-drained soils. While it is generally easy to grow from seed, care should be taken when siting the tree as it can shed branches. It is not known for aggressive roots but should be planted away from structures to prevent damage from falling limbs. This species is long-lived, with some specimens known to be over 100 years old.CC BY-SA 4.0
The Smooth-Barked Apple is valued for its ornamental features, including its attractive bark and white flowers. It is used in cultivation for urban planting, as a specimen tree, and in parks due to its tolerance of poor soils and drought conditions. It requires full sun, low water once established, and well-drained soils. While it is generally easy to grow from seed, care should be taken when siting the tree as it can shed branches. It is not known for aggressive roots but should be planted away from structures to prevent damage from falling limbs. This species is long-lived, with some specimens known to be over 100 years old.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree
- Height: 30-80 feet
- Width: 15-25 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Open forests and woodlands of the Central and North Coasts of New South Wales, Australia
Other Names
Common Names: Sydney Red Gum, Rusty Gum
Scientific Names: , Angophora costata, Angophora costata subsp. costata, Angophora lanceolata, Angophora lanceolata var. hispida, Metrosideros costata, Eucalyptus apocynifolia, Melaleuca costata, Metrosideros apocynifolia,
GBIF Accepted Name: Angophora costata (Gaertn.) Britton