Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucalyptus ovata Swamp Gum, Black Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Open Canopy, Upright
Description:
A large fast growing Australian native tree that flourishes in wet and heavy soils. This tree can differ in height depending on the availability of water and soil conditions. White flowers appear in winter throughout spring attracting native birds to the nectar. Bark can be dark/grey and very rough from the base that then sheds in strips and ribbons revealing white pink smooth surface.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Clay, Loam