Eucalyptus nitens ‘Shining Gum’
$4.50 – $10.50
Origin: Vic, NSW. Tasmanian provenance.
Spreading tall tree 20.0m+ height. Width 10-15m. Evergreen. Growth rate very fast. Use for shelter belt, forestry. Any soil except very wet. Full sun. Very frost hardy. Very drought tolerant once established. Very wind firm. Flowers in Spring. Pruning usually not required.
Features: Bird attracting – feeding and nesting. Useful honey tree. Valuable tree for timber, pulp and chips.
Description
| Origin |
Vic, NSW |
| Form: |
Spreading tall tree |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
20.0m+ |
| Width (typical): |
10 – 15m |
| Growth rate: |
Very fast |
| Uses: |
Shelter belt, forestry. |
| Soil type: |
Any soil except very wet |
| Position: |
Full sun |
| Frost hardiness: |
Very hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Very drought resistant (once established) |
| Wind firmness: |
Very wind firm |
| Windbreak position: |
First row plantings |
| Flowering time: |
Spring |
| Pruning: |
Usually not required. |
| Features: |
Bird attracting (feeding & nesting) |
|
Useful honey tree |
|
Valuable tree for timber,pulp & chips |
