Eucalyptus olivacea Summer Scentsation

Common Name:
Summer Scentsation Gum

Description:
Eucalyptus olivacea ‘Summer Scentsation’ is a standout ornamental gum cultivar, known for its incredible floral display and rich fragrance. A compact and dense-growing small tree, this grafted form of Eucalyptus olivacea bursts into masses of large, golden-yellow flowers throughout summer, lighting up the garden with colour and attracting an abundance of pollinators. The blooms are strongly scented, giving rise to the cultivar's name, and are set against slender, olive-green foliage and smooth, pale grey bark. Naturally occurring in semi-arid regions of Western Australia, the species and its cultivars are exceptionally drought tolerant, and ‘Summer Scentsation’ adapts well to Melbourne’s dry summers and cooler winters. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is perfect for feature planting in smaller gardens, streetscapes, or native garden designs. As a grafted variety, it offers uniform growth, improved flowering, and reliable performance, making it a low-maintenance yet high-impact addition to the landscape.

Form:

• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 3 to 5 metres

• Width: 2.5 to 4 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Yellow

• Golden

Key Attributes:

• Australian native

• Bird Attracting

• Bee Attracting

• Drought Tolerant

• Scented Flowers

• Suitable for Feature Planting

• Suitable for Pots (when young)

• Grafted Form for Improved Performance

• Low Maintenance

• Evergreen

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

Companion Plants:

• Acacia cognata ‘Mini Cog’

• Grevillea ‘Lemon Supreme’

• Westringia ‘Zena’

• Lomandra ‘Lime Tuff’

• Callistemon ‘Green John’