A tall tropical growing gum tree that occurs along the Top End of Australia, from Cape York in Queensland to The Kimberley in Western Australia. It can grow to 30 metres tall but more usually around 20 metres, and has rough bark which gives it the common name of woollybutt. It has eye catching bright orange flowers in the Dry Season. It naturally grows on sandy soils.
Eucalyptus miniata – Woollybutt
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large tree
Common Name - Woollybutt
Scientific Name - Eucalyptus miniata
Family - Myrtaceae
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Minimum Height - 10
Maximum Height - 20
Minimum Width - 3
Maximum Width - 6
Flower Colour - Orange
Flowering Time - Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam
Plant Environment - Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Tropical
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen
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Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance -
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Special Uses - Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Bird nesting plant
Attracts Wildlife - Nectar eating birds
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