This delightful eucalypt has a lovely spreading but relatively compact habit. The flower colour can vary from dark red, pink to yellow, and the flowers are large. The following fruit is decorative as well. It is widely planted in southern Australia as a feature tree but tends to struggle in more humid climates such as Sydney and Brisbane. It is generally grown from seed and thus the form of the tree and flower colour can vary quite a lot and sometimes be disappointing. However, good forms are to die for! It is virtually maintenance free apart from cleaning up any fallen leaves. It is adaptable to a wide range of soil types. Can drop limbs in windy areas.
Eucalyptus leucoxylon subspecies megalocarpa – Large-fruited Yellow Gum
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree
Common Name - Large-fruited Yellow Gum
Scientific Name - Eucalyptus leucoxylon subspecies megalocarpa
Family - Myrtaceae
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Minimum Height - 4
Maximum Height - 9
Minimum Width - 5
Maximum Width - 10
Flower Colour - Cream, Red, Pink
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Open foliage
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Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
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Frost Tolerance - Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Street tree, Decorative fruit, Honey producing plant, Bird nesting plant
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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