Angophora
Dwarf apple · also Narrow-leaved apple, Dwarf apple gum, Scrub apple
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Angophora is a genus of trees and shrubs endemic to eastern Australia, part of the myrtle family. They are known for their opposite leaves and showy white flowers that bloom in summer, attracting various wildlife. These hardy plants prefer full sun and well-drained, sandy soils, with some species being tolerant of coastal conditions.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 1,4410.94%14 yr9.8 in
Traits
- Form
- Ornamental
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Mature height
- 32 ft
- Canopy spread
- 20 ft
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, Sandy
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Drought tolerance
- Moderate
- Wildlife value
- High
- Tolerates
- coastal, salt
- Blooms
- Jan, Feb, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Trunk diameters across every city: median 9.8 in, mean 11 in, 90th percentile 20 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Tropical & Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests
- Queensland tropical rain forests
Temperate Broadleaf & Mixed Forests
- Southeast Australia temperate forests
Temperate Grasslands, Savannas & Shrublands
- Southeast Australia temperate savanna
Other Angophora in the catalogue
3 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
