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Spotted Gum

Eucalyptus Maculata

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Overview

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus maculata) is an imposing evergreen tree native to Australia, renowned for its beautiful, mottled bark. Growing up to 147 feet, it features an upright, spreading habit. Its lance-shaped leaves and white flowers add to its allure. Drought-tolerant and adaptable, this eucalyptus thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, perfect for adding height and texture in large-scale landscapes. Hardy to USDA zones 9-11.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–10Type Tree

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus maculata) is an imposing evergreen tree native to Australia

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — tree with red blooms

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — Drought-tolerant and adaptable

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — consider the Spotted Gum's potential size and growth rate

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — attracting a variety of local wildlife and beneficial insects

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — renowned for its beautiful

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — thus playing a crucial role in biodiversity

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Myrtaceae

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Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus maculata) is an imposing evergreen tree native to Australia

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — tree with red blooms

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — Drought-tolerant and adaptable

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — consider the Spotted Gum's potential size and growth rate

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — attracting a variety of local wildlife and beneficial insects

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — renowned for its beautiful

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — thus playing a crucial role in biodiversity

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — Drought-tolerant and adaptable; growing up to 147 feet, it features an upright, spreading habit

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — peeling away in patches to reveal a kaleidoscope of gray, image 44

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — making it a low-maintenance option once established

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — making it an exquisite choice for landscape designs seeking vertical interest and a touch of elegance; white flowers that

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — is a striking and robust evergreen tree admired for its smooth

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — providing ample shade and a formidable presence.<br><br>The bark of the Spotted Gum is a distinctive feature, image 43

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — renowned for its beautiful; making it an exquisite choice for landscape designs seeking vertical interest and a touch of

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — is a striking and robust evergreen tree admired for its smooth; renowned for its beautiful

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — providing ample shade and a formidable presence.<br><br>The bark of the Spotted Gum is a distinctive feature

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — This native Australian species can reach impressive heights of up to 150 feet

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — making it an exquisite choice for landscape designs seeking vertical interest and a touch of elegance

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — The leaves are lance-shaped and emit a pleasant fragrance when crushed

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — perfect for adding height and texture in large-scale landscapes; attracting a variety of local wildlife and beneficial

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — this eucalyptus thrives in well-drained soils and full sun; mottled bark and grand stature

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — red flowers in the garden

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — It's essential to allow enough space for the root system to develop

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — This tree thrives in well-drained soil and is tolerant of drought

Photographs by 6 contributors

Harry Rose from South West Rocks,…, CC BY 2.0 · source
Rexness from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Melburnian, CC BY 3.0 · source
John Robert McPherson, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Nadiatalent, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
MayumiKataoka, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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