Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucalyptus regnans Mountain Ash, Swamp Gum, Stringy Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Open Canopy, Upright
Description:
The mountain ash is the tallest hardwood tree in the world. This tree can grow to around 100m in height. A fast growing tree with a very straight trunk that annually sheds big ribbon strips of dark bark that then reveals the almost pure white bark.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
>25m >10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Clay, Loam, Sandy
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Leaf Miner, Possums
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
Flower Colour: Cream, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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