Botanical Name: Eucalyptus mannifera Little Spotty
Common Names: Dwarf Brittle Gum, Broad Leaved Manna Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Rounded
Description:
A dwarf form of Eucalyptus mannifera, much smaller growing then its parent plant, a great little 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 truck, extremely frost tolerant, ideal around the coast and as a street tree or an urban car park or garden. Grows approx 8m x 6m.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Costal Garden, Foliage Feature / Colour, Shady Garden, Wind Break
Pests & Diseases: Caterpillars, Thrips
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: 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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