Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucalyptus macrandra Long Flowered Marlocak, River Yate, Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Trees Spreading, Upright
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 yellow flowers appear during Summer attracting birds and insects. Multi-stemmed bushy habit and pale-green leaves. Great to use for a street tree or feature tree. Grows approx. 3-8m tall x 4-10m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Erosion Control, Feature, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Park And Gardens, Wind Break, Native Garden
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, Grey
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High