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Myrtaceae
Messmate
Eucalyptus obliqua
Also known as Eucalyptus nervosa, Eucalyptus falcifolia, Australian stringybark, Eucalyptus obliqua var. degressa
Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Eucalyptus · Messmate · Australian Native · Large Tree · Timber Tree · Myrtaceae · Evergreen · Wildlife Habitat · Outdoor Only · Drought Adapted
Messmate is a large, fast-growing eucalyptus best suited to spacious outdoor landscapes in temperate to mild climates. Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil; once established it requires minimal watering. This tree is not suitable for small gardens and should be planted well away from structures due to its eventual size.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Deep watering to encourage deep root development; allow soil to dry between waterings · Every 14-21 days once established
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7
- Temperature
- -20°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Cutting
Hardiness
USDA 5a-10b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 480 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Kenya, Lesser Sunda Is., New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Queensland, South Australia, Tanzania, Tasmania, Victoria
- Attracts
- Bees, Birds, Moths
Sources: trefle, usda
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