Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucalyptus kitsoniana Gippsland Mallee, Bog Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Dense, Spreading, Upright
Description:
A small fast growing Australian native tree that tolerates waterlogged soils. This tree can differ in height depending on the availability of water and soil conditions. Masses of fluffy creamy-white or pink flowers appear from Spring through to Summer attracting birds and insects. Multi-stemmed bushy habit and large bright-green leaves. Great for coastal and bog gardens. Grows approx. 5-8m tall x 3-4m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Habitat, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Wetlands, Container / Pot, Native Garden, 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: Cream, Pink, White
Flower Colour: Cream, Pink, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low, Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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