Eucalyptus Ghost Gum

Corymbia aparrerinja (syn. Eucalyptus papuana)

Light
Water
Low to moderate once established. Water deeply and infrequently, allowing soil to dry between irrigations. Provide regular establishment watering and supplemental deep watering during prolonged summer heat.
Description
An Australian evergreen tree with a striking, smooth white trunk, slender green leaves, and an airy canopy. Eucalyptus papuana is now classified as Corymbia papuana; several related species are also sold as ghost gum.
Bloom Time
Deciduous / Evergreen
Growth Rate
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Toxic to pets & humans if ingested
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun; well suited to intense Phoenix sunlight and reflected heat.

Water: Low to moderate once established. Water deeply and infrequently, allowing soil to dry between irrigations. Provide regular establishment watering and supplemental deep watering during prolonged summer heat.

Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates alkaline conditions. Avoid persistently wet soil and planting sites where caliche prevents drainage.

Mature size: Typically 40–60 feet tall and 20–35 feet wide in landscapes; potentially larger with favorable conditions.

Bloom: Seasonal flowering, generally in spring or summer; timing varies with growing conditions and the species sold under this name.

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen; sheds older leaves and bark throughout the year.

Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate water and warm temperatures.