{"product_id":"eucalyptus-torquata","title":"Eucalyptus Torquata","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoral Gum \/ Coolgardie Gum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"49\" data-start=\"28\"\u003eEucalyptus torquata\u003c\/em\u003e (Coral 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 compact, show-stopping gum for South Australian gardens. Coral Gum carries blue- to grey-green foliage and spectacular clusters of coral-pink to orange-red blossoms that smother the canopy in the cooler months—bringing bees and honeyeaters when little else is flowering. Perfect as a feature or small street tree for low-water, coastal and Mediterranean designs.\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 4–8 m H × 3–6 m W (small, spreading tree)\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\/grey-green lance leaves; smooth, patchy bark; tidy, rounded habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showy, nectar-rich clusters mainly late winter–spring; decorative gumnuts follow\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reliable year-round structure and bark interest; peak flowering late winter–spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e High—nectar for bees and honeyeaters; canopy offers shelter for small birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant (once established), heat-tolerant, wind-tolerant, second-line coastal-tolerant; light frost (protect young growth); clay-tolerant with improved drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avenue\/specimen: 1 tree per 16–36 m² (4–6 m apart), depending on mature canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e No — toxic to pets (eucalypt oils); prevent chewing of leaves\/pods\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 flowering and form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam or sandy loam; thrives on alkaline\/limestone soils; avoid waterlogging\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch in spring; formative prune while young (don’t top); remove spent gumnuts if desired; minimal feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25-50+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to temperate and Mediterranean SA gardens, including coastal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acid, Neutral, Alkaline — adaptable; excels on slightly alkaline\/calcareous sites with drainage\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\u003eFeature\/specimen near entries and terraces for dramatic coral blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvenue on driveways or rural blocks (allow canopy space)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-water native schemes with lomandra, westringia and eremophila\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact gum with jaw-dropping coral flowers, strong drought\/heat resilience and excellent wildlife appeal—delivering year-round structure and cool-season colour in SA gardens with minimal fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"300mm Pot","offer_id":47355942273276,"sku":"EUCA-TORQ-300MM","price":117.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/eucalyptus-torquata-coral-coolgardie-gum-300mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1767686580","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/eucalyptus-torquata","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}