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Corymbia calophylla
Marri
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Uses: Large flowering corymbia from Western Australia. It is related to C.ficifolia (WA Red flowering gum) but is much larger. Can tolerate coastal conditions. Given its size its better used in larger gardens or parks. Does do better with extra rainfall. Attracts nectar eating birds.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-open Open
  • Height 13-25m
  • Spread 10-13m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Corymbia calophylla
  • Common Name Marri
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Erect, Dense, Spreading
  • Landscape Footslopes, Hills, 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Gravel, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost, Light frost, Heavy frost
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour White, Cream, Yellow, Pink
  • Flowering Time Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring
  • Foliage Dark-green
  • Flower Type Clusters
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Trunk Furrowed
  • Form Tall Tree (Usually exceeds 10m)