Eucalyptus - Swamp bloodwood
Corymbia ptychocarpaInflorescence of Corymbia ptychocarpa commonly known as Swamp Bloodwood By Summerdrought [CC BY-SA 3.0] (Photo Credits)
This species has some of the largest leaves among the eucalypts. Showy flowers are borne in pendent panicles and range from white or pink, apricot or red. Large ribbed seed capsules follow.
Other Names: Flowering Gum
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Specifications of Eucalyptus - Swamp bloodwood
Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) +10m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Yes
Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas SA, WA
Water Requirements Moderate Watering, Drought Hardy (Little Watering)
Customer Tips & Reviews Eucalyptus - Swamp bloodwood
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Eucalyptus - Swamp bloodwood
Seeds and chaff are shaken from the pods and eaten raw. Discovered this tip on an N.T. tree site.
