Red River Gum Southern Provenances is a tree, a long-term addition to the landscape. It's hardy across USDA zones 8 through 11 and shrugs off deer. Its early spring flowers are a real draw for honeybees and native bees. It roots deep, which helps it reach moisture in a dry spell and open up tight soil as it establishes.
Zones
8-11
pH Range
4.5-8
Sun
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Red River Gum Southern Provenances is
Red River Gum Southern Provenances grows as a perennial and reaches around 120 feet at maturity. It blooms yellow in early spring. It's also deer-resistant.
How to grow Red River Gum Southern Provenances
Red River Gum Southern Provenances grows in USDA zones 8 through 11. Red River Gum Southern Provenances does best in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 4.5 to 8, on evenly moist to well-drained ground. It needs a growing season of at least 180 frost-free days and about 0 hours of winter chill, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
8-11
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
4.5 - 8
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Full Sun
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Drainage
poorly (saturated >50% of year), well (dry spells)
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Frost Tolerance
44.6°F
The lowest temperature it shrugs off — below this, expect damage without cover.
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Mature Height
120 ft
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Chill Hours
0+
Winter hours below ~45°F it needs to fruit — too-mild winters can leave it bloom-shy.
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Frost-Free Days
180+
The frost-free stretch it needs start to finish — short-season areas may need an indoor head start.
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Plant it right
Set red river gum southern provenances in full sun with evenly moist to well-drained soil. Many fruit trees need a second variety nearby to pollinate — check before you plant just one.
Match the soil
Red River Gum Southern Provenances prefers pH 4.5 to 8 (FAO ECOCROP). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Be patient, then harvest
Prune annually while the tree establishes; fruit trees reward patience with years of harvest. Local Extension guides publish per-cultivar bearing-age tables.
Good to know
One caution for pet owners — red river gum southern provenances is toxic to dogs and cats (moderate severity). Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency. (Source: ASPCA.)
Red River Gum Southern Provenances is a standout pollinator plant — high value to bees and other pollinators.
Where Red River Gum Southern Provenances thrives
Red River Gum Southern Provenances is hardy across USDA zones 8 through 11. Zone is only the starting point, though: the soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific land decide how well it actually does.
Zones 8–11·Where Red River Gum Southern Provenances growsOpen map →
On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, Red River Gum Southern Provenances can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Red River Gum Southern Provenances in my zone?
Red River Gum Southern Provenances grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11 (USDA PHZM 2023). Zone is one factor — soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific parcel also shape whether it takes.
When should you plant Red River Gum Southern Provenances?
Set red river gum southern provenances out in early spring or fall while it's dormant, so the roots establish before the heat of summer. Your local last-frost date — which a Growable Ground report pulls for your exact address — sets the precise window.
How much sun does Red River Gum Southern Provenances need?
Red River Gum Southern Provenances needs full sun — a spot that catches at least 6 hours of direct summer sun a day. In more shade it still grows, but usually gives a smaller, later crop. The catch is that a yard rarely gets even light everywhere — a fence, the house, or one tall tree can quietly take those hours. A Growable Ground report reads the real sun-hours across your land, canopy and buildings included, so you can pick the brightest bed before you plant.
What soil does Red River Gum Southern Provenances need?
Red River Gum Southern Provenances prefers soil pH 4.5 to 8, on evenly moist to well-drained ground (FAO ECOCROP). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Red River Gum Southern Provenances attract pollinators?
Yes — red river gum southern provenances's flowers are a strong nectar and pollen source for honeybees and native bees.
Is Red River Gum Southern Provenances safe for pets?
Red River Gum Southern Provenances is toxic to pets (dogs,cats) with moderate severity. Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency. (Source: ASPCA.)