Eucalyptus viminalis
Manna Gum
Description
Attractive large tree tolerant of drought when established. Bark is shed in ribbons during summer, leaving upper trunk and branches smooth and white. The base of the trunk remains bark-coated. Reliable coppicer providing good fuelwood. Provides good tall shelter on dry exposed sites. Cream flowers from January-May. Great for bees. Evergreen. Moderately frost tolerant.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.