This eucalypt is a small tree with rough fibrous bark and cream flowers in summer followed by round brown gumnuts. It can grow from 5 to 15 metres high, generally about 8 metres, and can be a tree or have a multi-stemmed mallee habit. Native to Western Australia on sandy alkaline soils. Drought and frost tolerant.
Plant Type - Small tree
Common Name - Blackbutt
Scientific Name - Eucalyptus todtiana
Family - Myrtaceae
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Minimum Height - 5
Maximum Height - 15
Minimum Width - 4
Maximum Width - 10
Flower Colour - Cream
Flowering Time - Summer
pH Level - Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Bird nesting plant
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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