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Cadaghi

Cadaghi
Photo: Sheldon Navie
Invasive Plant
Cadaghi
Corymbia torelliana (formerly Eucalyptus torelliana)
 

This Australian native from the rainforest fringes of far north Queensland has become invasive outside its original range. Growing to a height of 30m in the wild but normally to 10m in cultivation, it has rounded foliage and a smooth green trunk with grey scaly bark at the base. Flowers in masses of scented cream balls held in terminal clusters.

 

HOW IT SPREADS

  • A profusion of seeds are spread by wind from rounded woody capsules.
  • The large number of ornamental plantings has created a large 'seed bank' that enables this plant to invade natural bushland.
  • Seeds and gum are spread by native bees.
 
 
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Other superior selections include;

  • Corymbia citriodora - Lemon Scented Gum
  • Sapium sebiferum Syn. Triadica sebifera - Chinese Tallow Tree

Ask your local retailer for more superior selections

 

Alternative Plants

Brush Box
Photo: immij floramedia
Alternative Plant Brush Box
Lophostemon confertus
Trees and Shrubs
 

Tall tree that can reach 35m but is usually less in cultivation. It has shiny mid green foliage that provides a thick canopy. The trunk has smooth pinkish tan bark which peels to reveal greenish cream new bark. It is fast growing and makes an excellent shade or specimen tree.

Crow's Ash
Photo: Norwood Industries
Alternative Plant Crow's Ash
Flindersia australis
Trees and Shrubs
 

This large evergreen Australian native tree grows 10 to 20m, depending on soil type. It has a sturdy trunk with scaly brown bark and a dense multi-branched crown. It has shiny dark green pinnate leaves. The tree is covered in small white flowers in spring followed by interesting 5 segmented seed pods to 10cm.

Red Ironbark
Photo: immij floramedia
Alternative Plant Red Ironbark
Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea'
Trees and Shrubs
 

This is a stunning red flowering gum tree growing to 20 m high by 15 m wide. The bark of this tree contrasts well with the foliage which is dark green to grey-blue. It will grow successfully on many sites, including alkaline soils. For best growth, a well-drained site in full-sun is required.

 
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