Eucalyptus macrocarpa subsp. macrocarpa

Our plant in focus this month is Eucalyptus macrocarpa subsp. macrocarpa. This wide spreading Eucalyptus is ideal as a feature plant in commercial plantings due to its silver/blue foliage and large red flowers. Its highly ornamental nature and low maintenance makes it perfect for adding colour contrast to your landscapes.

Plant Profile

COMMON NAME: Mottlecah

BOTANICAL NAME: Eucalyptus macrocarpa subsp. macrocarpa

ORIGIN: A subspecies of the Eucalyptus macrocarpa chosen for its natural ornamental growing habit.

HABIT: A slow growing, sprawling small tree with an open growing habit. Growing to 3m high and 3m wide.

FEATURES: Eucalyptus macrocarpa subsp. macrocarpa produces large pink and red flowers during spring and summer, that contrast against the silver/blue foliage making it a stunning feature plant for any commercial project.

USES: The highly ornamental look of this plant makes it ideal for commercial plantings, parks and reserves. It is great at attracting pollinators and makes a brilliant plant for designs with its contrast foliage making it a great feature tree.

POSITION/SOIL: Eucalyptus macrocarpa subsp. macrocarpa is suited to a full sun position in a wide range of soil conditions including coastal and limestone.

CULTIVATION: These plants are grown from seed, collected by registered seed collectors to ensure genetic variance.

MANAGEMENT: Eucalyptus macrocarpa subsp. macrocarpa is an open growing shrub/ small tree that requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant once established. It can be pruned into shape if required and needs little fertlisier.

Use unique W.A. flora on your next project to help diversify and showcase our native species.

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