Eucalyptus Little Spotty 400mm pot

🌿✨ Eucalyptus mannifera ‘Little Spotty’ – Dwarf Spotted Gum ✨🌿
 
The ‘Little Spotty’ Spotted Gum is a compact, ornamental gum prized for its smooth, patchy bark and soft grey-green foliage. Perfect for smaller gardens, it brings the character of a classic gum tree in a more manageable size. 🌳✨❄️
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 400mm Air Prune Pot (AP) – approx. 1.8–2.2m tall right now 🌿
✔️ Grown in AP for healthier roots and faster establishment
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Full sun ☀️
✔️ Adapts to most well-drained soils
✔️ Drought and frost hardy ❄️
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Evergreen grey-green foliage with a soft, fine texture 🌿
✔️ Smooth, spotty bark in creams, greys, and browns — striking year-round 🪵✨
✔️ Clusters of small white flowers attract pollinators 🤍🐝
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Upright, compact gum with ornamental bark and foliage
✔️ Grows approx. 6–8m tall × 3–4m wide
✔️ Naturally tidy; little pruning required
 
💡 Special Characteristics
✔️ Compact size makes it perfect for suburban gardens 🌟
✔️ Distinctive bark adds striking ornamental value
✔️ Attracts bees, birds, and native wildlife 🐝🐦🦘
✔️ Hardy, low-maintenance, and long-lived
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Feature tree for smaller gardens or courtyards
✔️ Perfect for native and wildlife-friendly landscapes
✔️ Plant in rows for a striking avenue with colourful bark
✔️ Combine with flowering natives and grasses for contrast