Australian Spotted Gum Tree

Spotted gum is the preferred australian species for use in tool handles that are subjected to high impact forces such as axe handles.

Australian spotted gum tree. Spotted gum this is a stately tree which grows straight and tall. Corymbia maculata commonly known as spotted gum is species of medium sized to tall tree that is endemic to eastern australia. Sawn timber from these species is generally available throughout australia. These species have straight slender trunks with smooth bark that is shed in patches giving the trees their characteristic spotted appearance.

It has smooth mottled bark lance shaped to curved adult leaves flower buds usually in groups of three white flowers and urn shaped or barrel shaped fruit. On poorer sites it may be 20 35 m in height and 0 7 1 2 m diameter. Four species of spotted gum grow. Spotted gum in plantations can be harvested at 12 years for export woodchips and for use in paper manufacturing.

Prices starting at 57 50 per square metre. Spotted gum is a species that grows well on favourable sites usually attaining 35 45 m in height and 1 1 3 m diameter at breast height dbh with exceptionally large trees reaching 70 m and exceeding 3 m dbh. Spotted gum is a rich individual timber desired by architects and designers the world over particularly for its striking back sawn grain structure attractive fiddleback and vibrant colour palette. The bark sheds in summer and is smooth and cream in colour with grey spots from the older bark providing contrast and interest with its mottled appearance.

Corymbia citriodora commonly known as lemon scented gum or spotted gum is a species of tall tree that is endemic to north eastern australia. The species is often used for planting in parks and as a street tree. The word spotted refers to large spot like features that form on the tree as it sheds its bark in strips.