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 9–10

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

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — renowned for its beautiful

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — Its lance-shaped leaves and white flowers add to its allure

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — Growing up to 147 feet, it features an upright, spreading habit

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — with a canopy spreading nearly 40-45 feet across

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

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — mottled bark and grand stature

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

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) — renowned for its beautiful

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — Its lance-shaped leaves and white flowers add to its allure

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — Growing up to 147 feet, it features an upright, spreading habit

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — with a canopy spreading nearly 40-45 feet across

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

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — mottled bark and grand stature

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

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

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) — with a canopy spreading nearly 40-45 feet across; spotted Gum (Eucalyptus maculata) is an imposing evergreen tree native to

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — This native Australian species can reach impressive heights of up to 150 feet; recommending a distance of at least 20-30

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; renowned for its beautiful

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — scientifically known as Eucalyptus maculata; this tree thrives in well-drained soil and is tolerant of drought

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

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — Its lance-shaped leaves and white flowers add to its allure; making it a low-maintenance option once established

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — Growing up to 147 feet, it features an upright, spreading habit; thus playing a crucial role in biodiversity

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) — Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus maculata) is an imposing evergreen tree native to Australia; its lance-shaped leaves and white

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — tree for full

Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — tree with red blooms

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