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Eucalyptus mannifera
Eucalyptus mannifera
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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:
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Tree - Medium
Mature Size:
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Height: 10 to 20 metres
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Width: 6 to 10 metres
Aspect:
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Full Sun
Flowering:
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Flowers in Summer
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Flowers in Autumn
Flower Colour:
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White
Key Attributes:
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Australian native
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Bird Attracting
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Bee Attracting
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Drought Tolerant
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Suitable for Windbreaks
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Suitable for Feature Planting
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Low Maintenance
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Frost Tolerant
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Fast Growing
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Striking Bark
Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.
Companion Plants:
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Acacia acinacea
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Brachyscome multifida
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Lomandra longifolia
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Dianella revoluta
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Callistemon sieberi

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