Corymbia
Botanical name: Corymbia
Corymbia
Botanical name: Corymbia
Description
Corymbia form a large genus of flowering trees that are very closely related to (and used to be included in the same genus as) Eucalyptus trees. Many species within the genus are planted as ornamentals, especially in their native Australia. A few species also provide a niche hardwood timber, while others produce an oil very similar to Eucalyptus oil.
Species of Corymbia
Lemon-scented gum
Lemon-scented gum (Corymbia citriodora) is a very tall species of tree native to northern and eastern Australia. The essential oil produced from the plant is enjoyed for its scent and is also incorporated into insect repellants. King's Park in Perth, Australia features perhaps the most famous stand of lemon-scented gum trees.
Spotted gum
Spotted gum is a gorgeous but very large relative of the Eucalyptus that is cultivated for use as a shade tree in parks or along streets, basically because it is too huge for most domestic gardens and lawns. It has a lignotuber, which has the same function as a tuber in smaller plants but is gigantic, with the above-ground portion often spanning several feet wide.
Red flowering gum
Red flowering gum (Corymbia ficifolia) is an evergreen tree that can grow from 8 to 12 m tall. It is best known for its attractive foliage and showy clusters of brilliant red flowers. It blooms most profusely in summer but can bloom sporadically throughout the year. Woody seed pods follow blossoms. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. It is both drought and seaside tolerant.
Corymbia polycarpa
Corymbia polycarpa form a large genus of flowering trees that are very closely related to (and used to be included in the same genus as) Eucalyptus trees. Many species within the genus are planted as ornamentals, especially in their native Australia. A few species also provide a niche hardwood timber, while others produce an oil very similar to Eucalyptus oil.
Carbeen
Carbeen form a large genus of flowering trees that are very closely related to (and used to be included in the same genus as) Eucalyptus trees. Many species within the genus are planted as ornamentals, especially in their native Australia. A few species also provide a niche hardwood timber, while others produce an oil very similar to Eucalyptus oil.
Torells eucalyptus
Torells eucalyptus is considered an environmental weed in southeast QLD with the potential to become classified the same in NSW. Torells eucalyptus grows up to 30 m tall and the bark on its lower trunk is scaly and rough while higher up the tree its bark is smooth. The seeds of torells eucalyptus trees are easily dispersed by wind, native wildlife, and water.
Red gum
Red gum form a large genus of flowering trees that are very closely related to (and used to be included in the same genus as) Eucalyptus trees. Many species within the genus are planted as ornamentals, especially in their native Australia. A few species also provide a niche hardwood timber, while others produce an oil very similar to Eucalyptus oil.
Scientific Classification
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