Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucalyptus mannifera Brittle Gum, Broad Leaved Manna Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Oval, Spreading, Upright
Description:
A large native tree, that will bring the honey eating birds in for a visit when its flowering from late winter into Spring. Also known for its attractive spotted trunk, extremely frost tolerant, ideal around the coast and as a street tree or an urban car park or garden. Grows approx 8-15m x 4-7m.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: There can be some varying leaf forms as seed grown. Tolerates most soil types including clay if well drained. Frost and drought tolerant.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue, Green
Flower Colour: Cream, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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