Eucalyptus camaldulensis - river red gum

Eucalyptus camaldulensis typically grows to a height of 20 metres (66 ft) but can grow to 45 metres (148 ft) The bark is smooth white or cream-coloured with patches of yellow, pink or brown, although can vary in appearance depending on the location. It is a common and widespread throughout mainland Australia (see map) along watercourses. It has a life span of between to 500-1000 years.

It generally flowers between late spring to mid summer, producing white to pale-cream flowers. Flowering intensity is variable and unpredictable from year to year. About 45% of flowers fail to mature.

It was first formally described in 1832 by Friedrich Dehnhardt.

Seven subspecies of E. camaldulensis have been described and accepted by the Australian Plant Census, although the sub-species planted in the Tree Park is unknown

Dimilan is the name of this tree in the Miriwoong language of the Kimberley.

This tree was planted in the Park in 1980.

References

CSIRO - Water for a healthy country - https://www.anbg.gov.au/cpbr/WfHC/Eucalyptus-camaldulensis/

Atlas of living Australia - https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://id.biodiversity.org.au/node/apni/2921040