This fifty-year-old Corymbia citriodora, a beacon near the Mission Community Pool on 19th Street, presents a flawless silhouette, tall and graceful, as if it longs for a warmer sky. Its mottled, spotted bark, a marvel of natural texture, offers a striking contrast to urban concrete. This Australian "newcomer" has truly become a local, a "gold standard" for its kind. It has quietly observed the joyous origins of Carnaval San Francisco and the powerful narratives emerging from Balmy Alley murals. This elegant gum's enduring presence reminds us that even alien forms can thrive, enriching our ever-evolving landscape. It provides silent testament to adaptation and beauty.