Eucalyptus miniata – Woollybutt

Eucalyptus miniata - woollybutt gum
Eucalyptus miniata - Darwin Woollybutt
Eucalyptus miniata - Darwin Woollybutt

A tall tropical growing gum tree that occurs along the Top End of Australia, from Cape York in Queensland to The Kimberley in Western Australia. It can grow to 30 metres tall but more usually around 20 metres, and has rough bark which gives it the common name of woollybutt. It has eye catching bright orange flowers in the Dry Season. It naturally grows on sandy soils.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Large tree

Width : 6

Flowering Time : Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Tropical

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Bird nesting plant

Scientific Name: Eucalyptus miniata

Common Name : Woollybutt

Height : 20

Flower Color : Orange

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance :

Attracts Wildlife : Nectar eating birds