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Spotted Gum - Corymbia maculata
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Spotted Gum, Corymbia maculata
One of Australia's most architecturally striking natives, Corymbia maculata delivers year-round presence through its extraordinary mottled trunk, soaring canopy, and quiet, enduring authority. Advanced specimens establish quickly and make an immediate statement on any prestige property.
Why Spotted Gum
Signature Trunk: Distinctive powdery patchwork bark in cream, grey, and soft ochre, a sculptural feature requiring no embellishment.
Proven Resilience: Deep-rooted tolerance for drought, heat, and poor soils makes this a low-maintenance asset in demanding Australian climates.
Canopy Scale: Develops a broad, spreading crown that delivers meaningful shade and visual mass, essential for large-scale landscape compositions.
Native Credentials: Supports local ecology while meeting council and sustainability requirements increasingly demanded on contemporary projects.
Longevity: A generational specimen, one that continues to appreciate in presence and property value for decades.
Ideal Applications
Statement Avenues: Planted in formal rows, Corymbia maculata creates commanding entry drives and estate corridors with immediate gravitas.
Parkland Landscapes: Suited to expansive residential or commercial properties requiring canopy scale and a distinctly Australian character.
Screening and Boundary Definition: Mature specimens establish strong visual and acoustic buffers along property perimeters.
Civic and Developer Projects: A reliable, architect-specified native for streetscapes, mixed-use developments, and public realm plantings.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 10–15m
Planting Season: Autumn to spring (avoiding peak summer heat)
Soil & Drainage: Tolerates a wide range of soils including sandy, loam and clay; prefers well-drained to moderately drained soils; drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice a week for the first 1–2 years until the root system is well established. Avoid overwatering as the tree is highly drought tolerant once mature and excess moisture can cause root issues.
Plant Details
Height: 25–45m
Width: 10–20m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Eastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria)
Flower Colour: White
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
