Spotted gum (Corymbia maculata) | Midstorey

When it flowers

January, not flowering
February, not flowering
March, not flowering
April, not flowering
May, flowering
June, flowering
July, flowering
August, flowering
September, flowering
October, not flowering
November, not flowering
December, not flowering

Corymbia henryi flower — Corymbia henryi flower. Photo: Brisbane City Council, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Spotted gum bark — Spotted gum bark. Photo: Brisbane City Council, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Eucalyptus maculata (Spotted Gum) Flowers & Foliage, Drysdale Victoria Australia — Eucalyptus maculata (Spotted Gum) Flowers & Foliage, Drysdale Victoria Australia. Photo: Rexness from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Tall gum with smooth, spotted bark in grey, cream and pink.

Valued for its beautiful dappled bark, which sheds in patches. A large tree for big gardens and parks.

In the garden

Feature plant
Shade tree

Flowers: White gum blossom in winter.
Attracts: Birds and pollinating insects
Leaves: Long, narrow leaves; smooth bark that sheds in spots.

Growing conditions

Climate: Subtropical and temperate
Light: Full sun
Soil: Sandy, loam and clay
Drainage: Needs good drainage
Frost: Moderate frost
Water: Very drought tolerant

Planting and care

Grown from: Seed

Planting

A big tree: plant well away from buildings and pipes.

Where it comes from

Native to: New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria

Widely available.

We don't have stockists listed for this plant yet. Local native nurseries are often the best place to ask.

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Further reading

Corymbia maculata on the Atlas of Living Australia (Atlas of Living Australia)