Corymbia Eximia 'Nana'

Dwarf Yellow Bloodwood

Botanical Name: Corymbia eximia ‘Nana’
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Australia (NSW; dwarf form of Yellow Bloodwood)
Plant Type: Evergreen small tree

Overview

A compact lemon-gum relative for South Australian gardens, Corymbia eximia ‘Nana’ forms a tidy, upright canopy of blue-green foliage with mottled yellow-brown bark. From late winter into spring, it carries creamy-white to pale-yellow flower clusters that feed birds and pollinators. Great for coastal and Mediterranean climates in a sunny, well-drained spot.

Key Features

• Mature Size: 6–8 m H × 4–7 m W (naturally narrow-domed)
• Growth Rate: 30-60 cm per year under good conditions
• Foliage: Broad, blue-green leaves; attractive tessellated bark on older stems
• Flowers: Creamy-white to pale yellow clusters, mainly late winter–spring; nectar-rich for birds and insects
  
• Seasonal Interest: Evergreen structure; winter–spring bloom; ornamental bark
• Wildlife Value: Attracts nectar-feeding birds and beneficial insects
• Tolerance: Drought-tolerant (once established), heat- and wind-tolerant
  coastal-tolerant (2nd line); light–moderate frost (protect young plants)
• Planting Density: Feature/screen trees at 3–4 m centres; closer for an avenue effect
• Pet Friendly: No — toxic to pets (eucalyptol in foliage/oils)

Where It Works Best

• Sunlight: Full sun (best form and flowering)
• Soil: Well-drained sand, loam, gravel or clay; suits coastal sites and poorer soils if drainage is good
• Water Needs: Establishment: 2 deep soaks/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; monthly in winter if dry
• Maintenance: Mulch in spring; light formative prune after flowering; remove any basal shoots
• Lifespan: 40–80+ in gardens; the species is documented to live 100+ years in favourable conditions. Councils often plan for a ~50-year useful life for street trees due to urban stresses
• Climate Zones: Suited to temperate & Mediterranean SA gardens, including coastal areas
• Soil pH: Acid to Neutral (adaptable with sharp drainage)

Landscape & Design Ideas

• Privacy screening via narrow feature trees along boundaries (not for clipped hedges)
• Mass plant or avenue for cohesive structure and seasonal flowers
• Feature near entries, lawns and outdoor living spaces; excellent street-scale tree

Why You Will Love It

Fast, reliable and high-impact year-round. ‘Nana’ gives you the classic Bloodwood look in a garden-friendly size — blue-green foliage, showy winter–spring flowers, drought and coastal toughness, and minimal maintenance once established.