Eucalyptus leucoxylon subspecies megalocarpa – Large-fruited Yellow Gum

Eucalyptus leucoxylon ssp megalocarpa - white ironbark

This delightful eucalypt has a lovely spreading but relatively compact habit. The flower colour can vary from dark red, pink to yellow, and the flowers are large. The following fruit is decorative as well. It is widely planted in southern Australia as a feature tree but tends to struggle in more humid climates such as Sydney and Brisbane. It is generally grown from seed and thus the form of the tree and flower colour can vary quite a lot and sometimes be disappointing. However, good forms are to die for! It is virtually maintenance free apart from cleaning up any fallen leaves. It is adaptable to a wide range of soil types. Can drop limbs in windy areas.

Eucalyptus leucoxylon ssp megalocarpa - white ironbark
Eucalyptus leucoxylon ssp megalocarpa - white ironbark

Family : Myrtaceae

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Plant Type : Small tree

Width : 10

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Street tree, Decorative fruit, Honey producing plant, Bird nesting plant

Scientific Name: Eucalyptus leucoxylon subspecies megalocarpa

Common Name : Large-fruited Yellow Gum

Height : 9

Flower Color : Cream, Red, Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

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Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects