Angophora hispida - Dwarf Apple Gum

• Feature Tree
• Rural Property Planting
• Revegetation or Regeneration
• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Angophora hispida - Dwarf Apple Gum works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Angophora hispida - Dwarf Apple Gum is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 3 m – 5 m

Mature Width: 2 m – 4 m

Angophora hispida - Dwarf Apple Gum is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm/year.

Angophora hispida - Dwarf Apple Gum is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm/year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Angophora hispida - Dwarf Apple Gum frost tolerant?

Angophora hispida - Dwarf Apple 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
• Alpine / High Country (Bright, Mansfield)

Angophora hispida produces masses of creamy-white, fluffy flowers from late spring through summer. The large, showy blooms sit prominently above the foliage, creating a bold seasonal display that contrasts beautifully with its textured, reddish stems.

Does Angophora hispida - Dwarf Apple Gum flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring
• Summer

Flower Type:

• Clustered

Flower Colour:

White

Yes

Angophora hispida - Dwarf Apple Gum is Native to Native to coastal New South Wales, where it grows naturally on sandstone ridges and heathlands.

Its abundant nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, beetles and butterflies, while the dense branching structure provides shelter for small birds. This combination makes it a strong contributor to local biodiversity, especially in coastal and native-style gardens.

Angophora hispida - Dwarf Apple Gum will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Angophora hispida 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 ground unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to increase drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures and develops excellent drought resilience.

Is Angophora hispida - Dwarf Apple Gum Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it benefits from regular watering, but once established Angophora hispida develops excellent drought tolerance. It performs reliably in hot, dry and coastal conditions, maintaining its compact, multi-stemmed form with minimal supplementary watering.