Eucalyptus mannifera

Common Name:
Brittle Gum

Description:
Eucalyptus mannifera, commonly known as Brittle Gum, is a striking Australian native tree admired for its powdery white to cream bark that sheds in patches to reveal smooth, pale pink, grey, or even orange tones beneath—creating a beautiful mottled effect year-round. Native to the tablelands and slopes of New South Wales and Victoria, it adapts well to a variety of conditions, including dry, shallow, or rocky soils. The narrow, grey-green leaves are aromatic and provide dappled shade, while clusters of small white flowers appear in late summer to autumn, attracting birds, bees, and other pollinators. This medium-sized tree is particularly suited to Melbourne gardens with low fertility soils and a need for hardy, low-maintenance landscaping. Its strong visual presence, clean trunk lines, and ability to withstand drought make it ideal for feature planting, windbreaks, or use in native revegetation projects. It is fast-growing and tolerant of light frost and coastal exposure once established.

Form:

• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 10 to 20 metres

• Width: 6 to 10 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Australian native

• Bird Attracting

• Bee Attracting

• Drought Tolerant

• Suitable for Windbreaks

• Suitable for Feature Planting

• Low Maintenance

• Frost Tolerant

• Fast Growing

• Striking Bark

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Acacia acinacea

• Brachyscome multifida

• Lomandra longifolia

• Dianella revoluta

• Callistemon sieberi