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Water new plants regularly until established. Mature trees are quite drought tolerant and require minimal supplemental watering, especially in regions with regular rainfall.
Also known as Carbeen · Carbeen Bloodwood · Moreton-Bay-Ash
Moreton Bay Ash (Corymbia tessellaris) is a medium to tall evergreen tree native to eastern Australia, known for its distinctive tessellated bark and white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate, drought tolerant once established
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings for mature plants.
Prefers well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, or clay types. Tolerates a range of soil pH.
50% intensity
Warm to moderate
70% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-30°C. Protect from prolonged frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low need
20% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring if growth is slow.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water new plants regularly until established. Mature trees are quite drought tolerant and require minimal supplemental watering, especially in regions with regular rainfall.
Pruning is typically minimal, mainly for removing dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Can be pruned to shape when young, but it naturally forms a good canopy. Avoid heavy pruning.
Best propagated from fresh seed sown in spring. Seeds may require scarification or soaking to improve germination rates. Cuttings are generally difficult to root.
Not applicable for this tree species when grown outdoors. For container-grown specimens, repotting every 2-3 years into a larger pot with fresh potting mix may be necessary during the growing season.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Moreton Bay-Ash (Corymbia tessellaris)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Corymbia |
| Species | Corymbia tessellaris |
Similar in genus Corymbia
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