{"product_id":"eucalyptus-camaldulensis","title":"Eucalyptus Camaldulensis","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiver Red Gum \/ Murray Red Gum \/ Red Gum \/ River Gum \/ Blue Gum \/ Flooded Gum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"54\" data-start=\"28\"\u003eEucalyptus camaldulensis\u003c\/em\u003e (River Red Gum)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myrtaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA majestic Australian classic for large South Australian sites. River Red Gum carries blue- to grey-green, lance-shaped foliage on a smooth, mottled trunk (cream\/grey with red patches), and bears creamy-white flowers mainly in summer that feed birds, bees and insects. Best for parks, rural\/acreage blocks, swales and dam edges—not suited to small gardens or near structures due to vigorous roots.\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 10–20 m H × 6–15 m W in cultivation (can reach 30 m+ near water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-80 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, blue- to grey-green, narrow lance leaves; smooth, mottled trunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy-white, nectar-rich; main flush summer, with spot flowering after rain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round structure and bark interest; summer bloom and attractive seed capsules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e High—nectar for pollinators; habitat and shade; mature trees develop hollows for birds and mammals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant (once established), heat-tolerant, wind-tolerant, clay-tolerant; second-line coastal-tolerant; frost hardy (once established); tolerates periodic wet feet\/floodplain soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avenue\/specimen: allow 6–10 m between trees (canopy spread 6–12 m); keep well clear of buildings, drains and paving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — generally regarded as non-toxic to pets; ingestion of leaves\/oils may cause mild tummy upset\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 (needs open sky for best form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained to seasonally wet loam, sandy loam or heavy clay; thrives on alluvial\/floodplain soils; avoid permanently waterlogged, saline sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; monthly in winter if dry (less if planted where roots access groundwater)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch wide; train early with structural pruning (do not “top”); remove deadwood as required; avoid root disturbance near the trunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–300+ years (very long-lived in suitable sites)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to temperate \u0026amp; Mediterranean SA gardens\/landscapes, including inland river corridors and sheltered coastal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH: \u003c\/strong\u003e Acid, Neutral, Alkaline — highly adaptable; performs well on slightly alkaline\/calcareous 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\u003eAvenue and shelterbelt planting on large blocks or rural driveways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature shade tree for paddocks, swales and dam margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevegetation and habitat plantings to support local biodiversity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIconic, tough and generous with shade, nectar and habitat. 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