Eucalyptus todtiana – Coastal Blackbutt

Eucalyptus todtiana - blackbutt
Eucalyptus todtiana - blackbutt
Eucalyptus todtiana - blackbutt

This eucalypt is a small tree with rough fibrous bark and cream flowers in summer followed by round brown gumnuts. It can grow from 5 to 15 metres high, generally about 8 metres, and can be a tree or have a multi-stemmed mallee habit. Native to Western Australia on sandy alkaline soils. Drought and frost tolerant.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree

Width : 10

Flowering Time : Summer

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

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

Scientific Name: Eucalyptus todtiana

Common Name : Blackbutt

Height : 15

Flower Color : Cream

pH Level : Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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