Eucalyptus macrocarpa – Gum Tree

Eucalyptus macrocarpa has the largest flower of all the eucalypts

Eucalyptus macrocarpa- Mottlecah
Eucalyptus macrocarpa- seed pod
Eucalyptus macrocarpa- Mottlecah

A beautiful and very decorative small mallee tree with the largest of all the Eucalypt flowers which can be up to 10cms in diameter. It blooms in spring to summer, mostly red or pink-red. The subsequent gumnuts are also a feature, and are large and silvery. It grows to around 4 metres tall with silver-green foliage. Best in Mediterranean climates with dry summer weather, and are shorter lived in more subtropical climates.

Family : Myrtaceae

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Plant Type : Small tree

Width : 3

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant

Scientific Name: Eucalyptus macrocarpa

Common Name : Gum Tree

Height : 4

Flower Color : Red, Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

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Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

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Eucalyptus macrocarpa – Gum Tree