Eucalyptus mannifera ssp. mannifera
BRITTLE GUM, MANNA GUM
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
20m
Plant habit
 
20m

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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, NSW, VIC, ACT

Other Botanical Names: Eucalyptus mannifera ssp. maculosa

Other Common Names: Red Spotted Gum

 
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Eucalyptus mannifera ssp. mannifera
BRITTLE GUM, MANNA GUM
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
20m
Plant habit
 
20m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: mid spring to early summer

Leaves: blue-green

Bark & Stems: white, cream, grey & red powdery, smooth bark


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & bush designs

Uses: coppice, street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting , koala food






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