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Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum - Evergreen Trees Direct

Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum

$250.00

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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L 100L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 2m – 2.5m Approx.
100L: 2.1m – 2.8m Approx.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 20m to 45m (approx.)

Mature Width: 15m to 25m

Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum is expected to grow 1m to 2m per year (approx.).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum

Eucalyptus camaldulensis is the most widely distributed eucalypt in Australia and the tree that defines inland river country. The River Red Gum builds a massive spreading crown over a smooth trunk that sheds in cream, grey and rich red-brown, and can live for five hundred years or more.

Eucalyptus camaldulensis grows fast at 1 to 2 metres per year, reaching 20 to 45 metres tall and 15 to 25 metres wide. This is a tree for rural properties, parkland and revegetation on a landscape scale. It should be kept well clear of buildings, since mature limbs can and do shed without warning.

This Australian native grows in full sun and tolerates light to moderate frost once established, along with drought, flooding, heavy clay and moderate salinity. It provides critical hollow-bearing habitat for parrots, owls and gliders as it ages.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Eucalyptus camaldulensis

How big does the River Red Gum grow?

Eucalyptus camaldulensis reaches 20 to 45 metres tall and 15 to 25 metres wide. It is a very large tree suited to rural properties, parkland and revegetation, not suburban blocks.

How fast does River Red Gum grow?

Very fast, at 1 to 2 metres per year in suitable conditions, particularly where roots can reach reliable groundwater.

Is it safe to plant near buildings?

No. Mature River Red Gums are known for shedding large limbs without warning. Site them well away from buildings, driveways, camping areas and anywhere people gather.

Does River Red Gum tolerate flooding?

Yes. It naturally occurs along inland watercourses and floodplains and tolerates periodic inundation better than almost any other eucalypt.

How long does a River Red Gum live?

They routinely live several hundred years, with some documented specimens exceeding 500 years. Older trees develop the hollows that many native birds and mammals depend on.

Is Eucalyptus camaldulensis an Australian native?

Yes. It is the most widely distributed eucalypt in Australia, occurring in every mainland state along watercourses and floodplains.

How far apart should I plant River Red Gums?

Plant 15 to 20 metres apart for a revegetation or avenue planting, and keep them a minimum of 25 metres from any building or structure.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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Uses in my Garden

Shade Tree
Rural Property Planting
Revegetation or Regeneration
Council or Civic Landscapes

Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum Evergreen or Deciduous?

Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 20m to 45m (approx.)

Mature Width: 15m to 25m

Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum is expected to grow 1m to 2m per year (approx.).

Growth Rate of Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum

Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum is expected to grow 1m to 2m per year (approx.).

They are considered to have a:

Fast Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum

Is Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum frost tolerant?

Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum Flower?

Eucalyptus camaldulensis produces clusters of small creamy-white fluffy flowers from late spring into summer. These soft blooms sit along the fine branchlets and create a subtle seasonal display that pairs well with its distinctive smooth, patchy trunk.

Does Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Winter
Spring

Flower Type:

Fluffy

Flower Colour:

White

Is Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum an Australian Native Tree?

Yes

Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum is Native to Native to Australia, where it is the most widespread eucalypt, naturally occurring along rivers, floodplains, and wetlands across the continent.

What is the Wildlife Value of Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum ?

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and a broad range of beneficial insects. The large canopy provides vital habitat, shade and nesting sites for small birds, while its shedding bark supports insects and microfauna that contribute to a healthy, biodiverse ecosystem.

How much Sunlight does Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum need?

Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Eucalyptus camaldulensis performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. Although naturally adaptable, it may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained ground unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong growth, structural stability and outstanding drought performance.

Is Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum Drought Tolerant?

Is Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established the River Red Gum develops exceptional drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry inland and coastal environments and maintains its tall, spreading canopy with minimal supplementary watering, even in challenging conditions.

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How To Plant Your Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum is expected to grow 1m to 2m per year (approx.).

Fast Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release native blend in early spring and again in autumn. Avoid high-phosphorus formulations as a precaution.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum in Different Soil

Eucalyptus camaldulensis performs best in well-drained sandy loam or loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.