Angus’s Top Ten Small Australian Trees
1 Corymbia ‘Summer Red’
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- Corymbia ficifolia ‘Summer Red’
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- Corymbia ficifolia ‘Summer Red’
Because of the iridescent flowers and adaptability to humid climates.
2 Angophora hispida (Dwarf Apple Gum)
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- Angophora hispida dwarf apple gum
Because of the stunning displays of creamy flowers and rusty-coloured new growth.
3 Eucalyptus leucoxylon (Large-fruited Yellow Gum)
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- Eucalyptus leucoxylon ssp megalocarpa – white ironbark
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- Eucalyptus leucoxylon ssp megalocarpa – white ironbark
Because of the subtle displays of red flowers and graceful habit.
4 Ceratopetalum gummiferum (NSW Christmas Bush)
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- Ceratopetalum gummiferum ‘Johanna’s Christmas’
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- Ceratopetalum gummiferum ‘Johanna’s Christmas’
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- Ceratopetalum gummiferum ‘Alberys Red’
Because it is the classic Australian Christmas tree.
5 Eucalyptus torquata (Coral Gum)
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- Eucalyptus torquata – coral gum
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- Eucalyptus torquata – coral gum
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- Eucalyptus torquata – coral gum
Because of the mass flower displays and interestingly textured buds and gumnuts.
6 Tristaniopsis laurina and its cultivars
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- Tristaniopsis laurina – water gum
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- Tristaniopsis laurina – water gum
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- Tristaniopsis laurina ‘Hot Tips’
Because of its lush dark-green foliage and interesting bark.
7 Corymbia ‘Baby Orange’
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- Corymbia ficifolia ‘Baby Orange’
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- Corymbia ficifolia ‘Baby Orange’
Because of its eye-catching and unusual flower colour and compact growth habit.
8 Prumnopitys ladei (Mount Spurgeon Black Pine)
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- Prumnopitys ladei – Mount Spurgeon black pine
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- Prumnopitys ladei – Mount Spurgeon black pine
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- Prumnopitys ladei – Mount Spurgeon black pine
Because of the beautiful fern-like emerald-green foliage, and because it is a very rare plant.
9 Eucalyptus macrandra (Long-flowered Marlock)
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- Eucalyptus macranda – long flowered marlock
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- Eucalyptus macranda – long flowered marlock
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- Eucalyptus macranda – long flowered marlock
Because of the masses of yellow flowers and interesting elongated flower buds.
10 Alloxylon pinnatum (Dorrigo Waratah)
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- Alloxylon pinnatum – Dorrigo waratah
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- Alloxylon pinnatum – Dorrigo waratah
Because of the intricate red blooms and glossy dark-green foliage.