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Eucalyptus propinqua
Small-fruited Grey Gum
Myrtaceae
Description:
Tall tree over 20 m with a straight trunk. Grey bark sheds in summer, revealing orange tones underneath. Produces creamy-white flowers from summer to autumn, attracting birds and pollinators.
Special Features:
Straight trunk, ideal for feature planting
Secondary food source for koalas
Attracts birds, gliders, bees, and butterflies
Hardy and low maintenance
Natural Habitat:
Dry Eucalypt Forest
Aspect:
Full Sun
Soil/Conditions:
Well-drained
Tree/Shrub Height:
Tree to 40m - Spread 6m
Attracts:
Koala, Insects, Bees, Fauna, Nectar feeding Bird
Flower Colour:
White, Cream
Flowering time:
Summer, Autumn
Eucalyptus propinqua - Small-fruited Grey Gum
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Regional ecosystem:
12.8.8, 12.12.15, 12.3.2, 12.3.1, 12.5.2, 12.8.8a, 12.9-10.14, 12.9-10.17d, 12.11.2, 12.11.3, 12.11.3a, 12.11.5a, 12.11.5e, 12.11.5k, 12.11.23, 12.12.12
Link to Regional Ecosystem description:
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