Corymbia intermediaPink Bloodwood

The Corymbia intermedia, commonly known as the Pink Bloodwood, is a hardy, fast-growing native Australian tree valued for its striking clusters of creamy pink flowers and robust adaptability. Flowering from winter to spring, it provides nectar for birds, bees, and other pollinators. With its rough, tessellated bark and tall, spreading canopy, it grows up to 20 to 30 metres, making it ideal for large gardens, parks, or as a shade tree in rural landscapes.

Specifications

• Height20 to 30 metres
• Width10 to 15 metres
• Native toEastern Australia
• FoliageLance-shaped, green leaves; evergreen
• Growth rateFast

Conditions

• SoilPrefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, or clay soils
• LightFull sun
• WaterLow; drought-tolerant once established
• ClimateThrives in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions

Additional Features

• FlowersClusters of creamy pink blooms; winter to spring flowering
• FormUpright with a spreading canopy and rough, tessellated bark
• UsesIdeal as a shade tree, windbreak, or for wildlife gardens and revegetation projects
• SpacingPlant 10 to 15 metres apart for individual displays or windbreaks
• Low MaintenanceRequires minimal care; suitable for low-maintenance landscapes
• Pest ResistanceGenerally resilient; monitor for psyllids and borers in stressed trees
• Drought ToleranceExcellent once established; ideal for low-water environments
• Wildlife AttractionNectar-rich flowers attract birds, bees, and other pollinators
• Seasonal AppealEvergreen canopy with seasonal floral displays
• Erosion ControlEffective for stabilising soils on slopes and degraded land
• VersatilityComplements rural, native, and naturalistic garden styles

The Pink Bloodwood is a versatile and iconic Australian tree, perfect for creating shade, enhancing biodiversity, and adding seasonal beauty to large spaces. Its resilience and adaptability make it a favourite for native landscaping projects.