How long do spotted gum trees live?

What I did find out was that Spotted gums are self pruning (meaning they drop branches as a natural characteristic) & have lighter branches than other species of Corymbia. They are often deemed as suitable for use as street trees & have a life expectancy over 40 years.

Why is it called spotted gum?

Common Uses: No data available. Comments: So named because the smooth grayish-white bark of the tree is shed in flakes, leaving conspicuous spots. This species was formerly in the Eucalyptus genus, and was moved to the Corymbia genus in 1995.

What is spotted gum used for?

Spotted gum is used in engineering applications such as wharf and bridge construction, railway sleepers, cross-arms and mining timbers. It is suitable for a range of building applications, such as posts and poles, framing, flooring, lining, decking and cladding.

Where does corymbia maculata grow?

Corymbia maculata is a widespread species in open forest from near Bega and north along the coast of New South Wales to near Taree. There is a disjunct population near Orbost in Victoria. It often forms dense, pure stands in forest and often grows on moderately infertile soil.

Is spotted gum fast growing?

Spotted gum (Corymbia maculata), see Figure 1, is gaining popularity as a plantation timber due to its fast early growth and good quality general use timber. At its best it is an impressive tall tree with conspicuously spotted bark in summer and often has a dimpled trunk surface.

Is spotted gum sustainable?

Unlike the commonly used Merbau, our Spotted Gum Decking is a sustainable, eco-friendly product, selected by timber experts who have been working on projects for many many decades.

Is spotted gum expensive?

Higher Cost than other Hardwood Options With all this in mind, you probably won’t be surprised at the relatively expensive cost of spotted gum. Among hardwood options like merbau, jarrah, and blackbutt, spotted gum is usually the priciest option.

Is spotted gum good firewood?

Is Spotted Gum Timber Good For Firewood? Spotted Gum makes for a good firewood. It has a high output of heat, however gives off little smoke; ideal for use indoors in an open fire.

Do termites eat spotted gum?

Spotted Gum is considered a naturally termite resistant timber species. Hardwoods commonly get harder over time, and thus more resistant to termites, however depending on long term treatment, moisture content, age, and condition, the timber can become more vulnerable.

How fast does spotted gum grow?

Spotted gum has a reputation in Australia as a species of moderate growth of around 2 – 3 m/year, but overseas experience indicates that on suitable sites it is capable of rapid early growth.

Is the corymbia maculata Evergreen?

FOLIAGE; Evergreen. Leaves are dark green and slightly shiny, approx. 15-25cm in length and 2-4cm wide. Aromatic when crushed.

How long does it take for a spotted gum tree to grow?

Spotted gum has a reputation in Australia as a species of moderate growth of around 2 – 3 m/year, but overseas experience indicates that on suitable sites it is capable of rapid early growth. In Zambia, where mild humid summer rainfall conditions prevail, the best provenance was 11.2 m in height after three years.