Eucalyptus ovata
SWAMP GUM
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
30m
Plant habit
 
20m

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Eucalyptus ovata
SWAMP GUM
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
30m
Plant habit
 
20m

FEATURES

Flowers: cream

Flowering Time: early autumn to early winter

Bark & Stems: grey peeling in ribbons, white & grey below and smooth, rough dark stocking


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & bush designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting nectar, koala food






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