176_7625 bark, Angophora costata, Sydney Red Gum, Rusty Gum, Smooth-barked Apple, Myrtaceae

Angophora - from two Greek words, meaning 'vessel' or 'goblet', and 'to bear or carry', referring to the shape of the fruits;
costata - ribbed; the capsules bear prominent ribs
http://www.anbg.gov.au/gnp/gnp8/ango-cos.html


Angophora - from two Greek words, meaning 'vessel' or 'goblet', and 'to bear or carry', referring to the shape of the fruits; costata - ribbed; the capsules bear prominent ribs http://www.anbg.gov.au/gnp/gnp8/ango-cos.html

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youkidme  From southern highlands    Supporting Member
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I love these trees, they always seem to keep a really nice shape, and although they do shed bark, it is in more managable size
13/Sep/12 5:12 PM
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