Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucalyptus leucoxylon connata Yellow Gum, Blue Gum, White Ironbark,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Rounded
Description:
A beautiful medium-sized tree that can get from 12m tall. With lanceolate foliage and creamy-white flowers that bloom from late Autumn to Spring. A great shade tree suitable for open space or streetscapes. A great source of pollen for honey production.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Park And Gardens, Rockery, Verge, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Water deeply for the first year. Water 1-2 times per week during dry periods whilst establishing. Feed with a suitable fertiliser in Autumn and Spring. Mulch annually to conserve water and assist with weed suppression. Healthy plants should have no pest and disease issues.
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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