Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucalyptus cladocalyx Sugar Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Pendulous
Description:
A large Australian native tree. Grey coloured bark and masses of yellow flowers appear during Summer attracting bees and insects. Multi-stemmed bushy habit and shiny green heart-shaped leaves. Great for coastal gardens and to use as a shade tree. Grows approx. 8-15m tall x 6m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Feature, Low Water Garden, Park And Gardens, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High