{"product_id":"corymbia-eximia","title":"Corymbia eximia","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow Bloodwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCorymbia eximia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myrtaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New South Wales, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large evergreen native feature tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Bloodwood is one of Australia's most distinctive native trees, instantly recognised by its tessellated, scaly yellow-brown bark that provides year-round sculptural drama. Producing large, showy clusters of creamy-white flowers each spring, it is a powerhouse for biodiversity — drawing honeyeaters, lorikeets, bees, and other pollinators in abundance. Best suited to large gardens, parks, streetscapes, and open reserves across South Australia's coastal, plains, footslope, and Hills landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–15 m H × 6–10 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast; 30–60 cm per year; upright with a broad, spreading, densely held open canopy developing over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad, thick, curved blue-green leaves; evergreen; foliage may take on a slight yellow-green tint in cooler winter months before returning to full blue-green as temperatures rise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, creamy-white to pale yellow clusters of up to 7 flowers per umbel; non-fragrant; blooms late winter through spring (August–October); spectacular and prolific display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round character from distinctive tessellated yellow-brown bark; spring flowering spectacular; consistent evergreen canopy for shade and shelter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional — large spring flower clusters attract honeyeaters, lorikeets, rosellas, native bees, and butterflies; hollows in mature specimens provide nesting habitat for birds and mammals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant (once established); light to moderate frost tolerant; heat-tolerant; coastal-tolerant (second-line coast); wind-tolerant; tolerates poor, gravelly, and sandy soils; adaptable to clay and loam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avenue\/street tree: space 6–8 m apart in a row for a formal avenue; specimen\/feature planting: allow minimum 5–6 m clearance from structures and other trees to accommodate full canopy spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eucalyptus\/Corymbia species contain eucalyptol (cineole) oils which can be mildly toxic to cats and dogs if foliage or bark is ingested in large quantities; fallen bark and leaves should be cleared from pet access areas as a precaution; not known to cause serious toxicity from incidental contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — requires a minimum of 6 hours of direct sun per day; performs poorly in shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly adaptable; thrives in well-drained sandy, gravelly, loam, and light clay soils; tolerates poor and rocky substrates; good drainage is essential — avoid waterlogged positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: water deeply 2–3 times per week for the first 6–12 months, tapering off as the root system establishes. Established: extremely low water needs — in Adelaide's Mediterranean climate, deep watering every 3–4 weeks through summer is sufficient; no supplementary watering required in winter\/spring unless conditions are exceptionally dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low maintenance once established; remove dead or crossing branches in late winter before new growth flush; avoid heavy pruning — light formative shaping of young trees only; mulch deeply around the root zone to conserve moisture and suppress weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-lived; 80–150+ years in suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Adelaide's temperate and Mediterranean climate; excellent for Adelaide Plains, coastal footslopes (second-line coast), Hills face zone, mid-Hills, and inland warm temperate regions of SA; handles the dry, hot summers and cool winters typical of the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly acid to neutral (pH 5.5–7.0); tolerates mildly alkaline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParkland and reserve planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e An outstanding choice for councils, acreage owners, and reserves seeking a long-lived, low-maintenance native canopy tree that actively supports local wildlife corridors and biodiversity plantings across SA's plains and footslopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatement feature tree in large gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted as a single specimen in a generous lawn or garden bed, the Yellow Bloodwood becomes an architectural focal point year-round — from its ruggedly beautiful tessellated bark in winter to its breathtaking spring flower display that draws wildlife right to your doorstep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal avenue or streetscape planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 6–8 m apart along a driveway, entry road, or street verge, Corymbia eximia creates a dramatic native avenue with high canopy that provides dappled shade without blocking views — a superb alternative to exotic avenues in bushland and semi-rural SA settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew Australian natives combine architectural bark drama, a spectacular spring flower show, and rock-solid resilience quite like the Yellow Bloodwood. It thrives on neglect once established, shrugging off Adelaide's fierce summer heat, dry spells, and poor soils with ease — and every spring it rewards you with a breathtaking canopy of creamy blossom that turns your garden into a feeding frenzy for honeyeaters and bees. If you have the space for a genuine statement tree that gives back to the environment year after year, Corymbia eximia is simply outstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"300mm Pot","offer_id":68039635697916,"sku":"CORY-EXIM-300MM-SO","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm Pot","offer_id":68039635730684,"sku":"CORY-EXIM-400MM-SO","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/corymbia-eximea-yellow-bloodwood-400mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1793351480","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/corymbia-eximia","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}