Genus species; Angophora costata
Meaning of name; - with prominent ribs
Family; Myrtaceae
Common name; Smooth Barked Apple; Sydney Red Gum
Shade; none to filtered
Features; Tree to 20 metres with distorted shape. Smooth bark with colours from red to grey. Dark green lanceolate leaves with reddish new growth in spring and summer. Showy clusters of white flowers are produced in summer. Fruit is a bell shaped ribbed capsule.
Aspect; SECOND LINE COASTAL; Dry Conditions;
Habitat; Widespread, Open Forest,
Associated species; Eucalyptus pilularis, Banksia serrata
Soil; Heavy & Clay Soil; Sandy Soil; Moderately Lime tolerant;
Landscape uses; Windbreak; Quick Growing; Specimen; Shade Tree; Rampant Grower
Leaves; Aromatic Foliage
Flowering; Summer Flowering; White Flowers; Floral Art; November to December;
Fruit; Woody capsule
Seed type;
Dispersal vector; No special morphology.
Problems; Frost Tender; Branch Dropper; Drain Clogger;
Ecological values; Fire Retardant; Quick Growing; Bird Attracter/Insect Eaters, Honey Eaters & Seed Eaters; Tolerant of Phytophora cinnamomi; Smog Tolerant;
Other; Fuel Wood Tree; Fodder;
Propagation; Ripe seed collected 4-6 months after flowering.