Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucalyptus lehmannii Bushy Yate, Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Dense, Oval, Spreading
Description:
A small fast growing Australian native tree. This tree can differ in height depending on the availability of water and soil conditions. Masses of fluffy greenish-yellow flowers appear during Winter attracting birds and insects. Multi-stemmed bushy habit and blue-green oval leaves that turn red in Summer. Great for coastal gardens. Grows approx. 3-7m tall x 3-5m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Feature, Fire Retardant, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Wind Break, 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: Green, Red
Flower Colour: Green, Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: TBA
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High