Common Name: Spotted Gum

Features:               

• Australian Native

• Evergreen tree
• Lance-shaped leaves
• Blossom with white flowers from winter through to spring
• Honey scented flowers
• Smooth powdery bark
• Fast-growing

Position:

Full sun to partial shade

Ideal For:

• Decorative plant
• Large properties
• Parklands
• Feature tree
• Fence post
• Shelterbelt
• Shade tree
• Amenity plant

Plant Apart:

Height at Maturity:

12m

Environment Conditions:

• Soil:
• Adapts to a wide range of soils
• Clay loam, heavy clay, sandy loam
• Well-drained soil
• Climate:
• Suitable to tropical climates but will still grow in drier climates provided watering is available
• Durability:
• Moderately drought tolerant
• Tolerates frost
• Tolerates coastal winds

Care:

• Use a slow release fertiliser annually
• Water regularly if conditions are dry

Design:

• Feature plant