Spotted Gum

Basisdaten

spotted gum (Corymbia maculata) leaf
spotted gum (Corymbia maculata) leaf
  • spotted gum (Corymbia maculata) leaf
  • spotted gum (Corymbia maculata) leaves
  • spotted gum (Corymbia maculata) leaves / crown young tree
description: 

This Eucalyptus is native to Australia in the region of Queensland / Victoria. It belongs to the genus Corymbia and not to the genus Eucalyptus. Frequently it is found under the botanical name Eucalyptus maculata. The wood is very hard and is therefore in the woodworking industry (furniture, shipbuilding, etc.) used.

Tree profile

name botanical: 
Corymbia maculata
synonym: 
Eucalyptus maculata
species: 
deciduous tree
height: 
up to 45 m (148 ft)
leaf: 

The leaves are oblong to ovate oblong, firm and glossy green. The leaf margin is smooth and slightly wavy. The leaf may be about 20 cm long.

leaf shape: 
oblong
leaf margin: 
smooth
leaf position: 
alternate
fall foliage: 
evergreen
fruit: 
 

Small pedunculated fruit.

bark: 
The bark is smooth and gray, even in older trees.
location: 
Sun to half-shade