Eucalyptus ovata ‘Black or Swamp Gum’ Tas species
$4.50 – $15.00
Origin: Tasmanian endemic. US Zone 8.
Mallee to tree 15.0 to 50.0 metres. Deciduous bark peeling in thick ribbons. Upper trunk smooth white to yellow. Flowers in spring.
Feature Codes: ABCDEFIcKbT
Seeds per gram: 280
Description
| Origin |
Tas, Vic, SA, NSW, ACT. |
| Form: |
Dense & spreading medium tree |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
10 -15m |
| Width (typical): |
5.0 – 8.0m |
| Growth rate: |
Very fast |
| Uses: |
Screen, windbreak, habitat |
| Soil type: |
Any soil with fair drainage |
| Position: |
Full sun |
| Frost hardiness: |
Extremely hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Very drought resistant (once established) |
| Wind firmness: |
Very wind firm |
| Windbreak position: |
First row planting |
| Flowering time: |
Spring & summer (white) |
| Pruning: |
Usually not required but will tolerate any |
|
pruning |
| Features: |
Threatened Tasmanian species. |
