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Corymbia tessellaris
Morton Bay Ash, Carbeen
Notes
Uses: Tall fast growing corymbia from northern NSW and Queensland. Distinctive by its lower tessellated and upper smooth white bark.
Beautiful specimen tree. Best suited for larger parks and gardens. The leaves are long and pendulous.
Can tolerate some salt spray. Does best in deep fertile soil.
- Canopy Shape
Open - Height 20-25m
- Spread 10-15m
- Position
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Full Sun
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- Family Myrtaceae
- Botanical Name Corymbia tessellaris
- Common Name Morton Bay Ash, Carbeen
- Origin Qld, NSW
- Habit Erect
- Landscape 2nd line coast, Plains, Footslopes, Hills
- Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
- pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
- Tolerates Drought
- Supplementary Watering Minimal
- Flower Colour White
- Flowering Time Spring, Summer
- Foliage Mid-green
- Flower Type Eucalypt-type
- Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
- Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
- Trunk Rough, Smooth
- Form Tall Tree (Usually exceeds 10m)