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The River Redgum (Camaldulensis) is generally described as a perennial tree. This is not native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the spring and summer and fall . The River Redgum (Camaldulensis) has green foliage and inconspicuous yellow flowers, with a moderate amount of conspicuous brown fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the early spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until winter. Leaves are retained year to year. The River Redgum (Camaldulensis) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical River Redgum (Camaldulensis) will reach up to 120 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 60 feet.
The River Redgum (Camaldulensis) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have high vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below 17°F. has medium tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| General Type | Tree |
| Growth Period | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Duration | Perennial |
| Lifespan | Long |
| Plant Nativity | Introduced to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Early Spring |
|---|---|
| Displays Fall Colors | No |
| Shape/Growth Form | Single Stem |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium |
| Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
| Height When Mature | 120 |
| Vegetative Spread | None |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Conspicuousness | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality | Summer Winter |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) | Bare Root, Container, Seed |
|---|---|
| Moisture Requirements | High |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Minimum Temperature | 17 |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 20 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants | Yes |
| Toxic to Livestock | No |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Responds to Coppicing | Yes |
| pH Range | 5–8.5 pH |
|---|---|
| Precipitation Range | 20–20 inches/yr |
| Planting Density | 170–1200 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures | Coarse, Fine, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 20 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days | 180 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance | High |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Leaf Retention | Yes |
|---|---|
| Palatability | Low |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Causes Livestock Bloating | None |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
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