Eucalyptus obliqua
(Messmate)
| Planting Group or Form | Large Tree |
|---|---|
| Height | 20 - 90m |
| Width | 10 - 35m |
| Aspect | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Moist well drained soils |
| Flower | Creamy white Dec - Mar |
| Attracts | Habitat and food source for birds, and nectar for butterflies |
Very tall upright tree with fibrous stringybark, lance-shaped asymmetric leaves and clusters of flowers followed by woody capsules.
Suited to large properties, as it can grow too big for smaller gardens.