Angophora costata - Sydney Red Gum

• Shade Tree
• Avenue Planting
• Feature Tree
• Street Tree
• Rural Property Planting
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Revegetation or Regeneration

Angophora costata - Sydney Red Gum works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Angophora costata - Sydney Red Gum is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 20 m – 30 m

Mature Width: 15 m – 25 m

Angophora costata - Sydney Red Gum is expected to grow 50 – 80 cm/year.

Angophora costata - Sydney Red Gum is expected to grow 50 – 80 cm/year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Angophora costata - Sydney Red Gum frost tolerant?

Angophora costata - Sydney Red Gum is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal

Angophora costata produces masses of creamy-white, fluffy flowers from late spring into summer. The showy blooms cluster at the ends of the branches, creating a striking seasonal display and contrasting beautifully with its smooth, mottled pinkish bark.

Does Angophora costata - Sydney Red Gum flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring
• Summer

Flower Type:

• Clustered

Flower Colour:

White

Yes

Angophora costata - Sydney Red Gum is Native to Eastern Australia, particularly coastal New South Wales and southern Queensland, where it grows naturally on sandstone ridges and dry sclerophyll forests.

Its abundant nectar-rich flowers attract native bees, butterflies and nectar-feeding birds such as honeyeaters, while its canopy provides habitat for small birds and insects. The tree also supports hollows as it matures, contributing long-term ecological value to biodiverse gardens.

Angophora costata - Sydney Red Gum will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Angophora costata performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained sites unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then shift to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures and develops strong drought resilience.

Is Angophora costata - Sydney Red Gum Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Angophora costata develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in dry, sandy and coastal environments, maintaining its strong structure and distinctive bark with minimal supplementary watering.