Eucalyptus robusta - Swamp Mahogany (10 Seeds)

Eucalyptus robusta

Common Name: Swamp Mahogany, Swamp Messmate
Synonyms:
Plant Family: Myrtaceae

Plant Type: tree, evergreen

Growth habit: erect
Growth Rate: fast, mature size: 48m. high x 15m. wide

 

Colour: leaf- green, flower- cream, fruit- brown, stem- brown

Season of interest: Winter
Position: full sun
Soil: wet or waterlogged, pH preference - Neutral-Acid, pH tolerance - Any
Hardiness: frost tender, , minimum 16°C, USDA zone 11 to 11
Origin: Australia

Description:
Eucalyptus robusta grows as a tree to around 20–30 metres tall, with a trunk up to 1 metre in diameter at breast height. The long irregular branches spread laterally, and form a dense canopy with the broad green leaves. The white or cream flowers are clustered in inflorescences of from seven to 13 flowers. The flowers appear anywhere from March to September, and peak over May and June.

Cultivation:
Growing in swampy or waterlogged soils

Propagation:
Propagation techniques include bare root, container and seed.

Design and Other Uses:
Park, Roadside, Large garden

Other Notes: