Eucalyptus - yellow gum 200mm pot

💛 Eucalyptus leucoxylon – Yellow Gum
A classic Australian gum tree valued for its resilience, smooth bark, and showy flowers 🌿✨. Eucalyptus leucoxylon, also known as the Yellow Gum, is a hardy, adaptable tree ideal for feature planting, windbreaks, and supporting native wildlife.
✨ Size & Pot
🪴 Planted in a 200mm pot
📏 Medium-sized tree growing 10–20m tall × 8–12m wide (can be pruned to shape when young)
☀️ Sun & Soil
🌞 Full sun
🌱 Grows well in a wide range of soils including clay and sandy loam
💧 Very drought tolerant once established
🍃 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
🌿 Narrow grey-green leaves providing year-round cover
💛 Smooth cream bark with yellowish highlights, shedding in attractive patches
🌸 Beautiful clusters of pink, red, or creamy-yellow flowers from autumn through spring
🌳 Growth Habit & Locations
🌱 Upright to spreading canopy, providing excellent shade
🏡 Perfect for large gardens, rural properties, and parks
🐦 Attracts birds, bees, and wildlife with abundant nectar
💚 Special Characteristics
🌬 Hardy and fast-growing
✨ Excellent shade and shelter tree
🐝 Flowers provide vital food source for pollinators