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Red Gum
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Red Gum

Eucalyptus camaldulensis
In the United States: Introduced · also called river red gum

River red gum is a major nectar and pollen source for honey bees, often yielding surplus honey with a mild, smooth flavor. It flowers over an extended period, typically late spring through summer. The fast-growing tree tolerates drought and a range of soils once established.

Nectarlow
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) May–August
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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