Eucalyptus Macrocarpa

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus macrocarpa Common Names: Mottlecah, Gum, , Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Hedging / Screening, Trees Plant Habit: Open Canopy, Shrub Like, Spreading

Description: A small Australian native tree with masses of large red flowers that appear from Spring through to Summer attracting birds and insects, followed by large silvery gumnuts. Multi-stemmed open bushy habit and silvery-green round leaves. Great for coastal gardens or use as a street tree. Grows approx. 2-4m tall x 2-3m wide.

Mature Height: 2-4m Position: Full Sun Mature Width: 2-4m Soil Type: Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Family Name: Myrtaceae Landscape Use(s): Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Erosion Control, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Origin: Australia Garden, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Wind Break

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Green, Silver Generally trouble free Flower Colours: Red

Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: Spring, Summer Do not disturb root ball when planting, if rootbound in pot, gently tease low roots Fruit: Yes before planting. To promote flowering for the following year give an annual prune after flowering before fruit appears. Feed with a low phosphorus fertiliser early Requirements: Spring. Growth Rate: Moderate Maintenance Level: Low Plant Care: Water Usage: Low Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well

Tolerances: Drought: High Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate

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