Corymbia exima 'Nana'

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

Corymbia exima 'Nana' works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
• Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.

Corymbia exima 'Nana' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 4m - 8m Approximately

Mature Width: 4m – 6m

Corymbia exima 'Nana' is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 60 cm per year.

Corymbia exima 'Nana' is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 60 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Corymbia exima 'Nana' frost tolerant?

Corymbia exima 'Nana' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Inland QLD (Darling Downs, Central QLD)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Corymbia eximia ‘Nana’ produces masses of creamy-white fluffy flowers from late winter through spring. These showy blooms cluster along the branch tips, creating a bright seasonal display that contrasts beautifully with the rough patterned bark and grey-green foliage.

Does Corymbia exima 'Nana' flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring
• Summer

Flower Type:

• Clustered

Flower Colour:

White

Yes

Corymbia exima 'Nana' is Native to Derived from Corymbia eximia (Yellow Bloodwood), which is native to sandstone ridges and woodland areas of the Blue Mountains and central coast of New South Wales.

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, while the dense canopy provides valuable shelter for small birds. The rough bark also supports insects and microfauna, helping build a biodiverse garden ecosystem.

Corymbia exima 'Nana' will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Corymbia eximia ‘Nana’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or soggy soil unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then move to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures and develops its hallmark high drought resilience.

Is Corymbia exima 'Nana' Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Corymbia ‘Nana’ develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry and coastal conditions and maintains its compact, rounded habit with minimal supplementary watering.