Myrtaceae
Swamp messmate
Eucalyptus robusta
Also known as Swamp stringybark, Eucalyptus multiflora var. bivalvis, Eucalyptus multiflora, Eucalyptus ovata
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Swamp messmate is a vigorous, fast-growing eucalyptus that thrives in full sun to partial shade with regular watering until established. Once mature it is quite adaptable, though it prefers moist, well-drained soils and is not suited for frost-prone regions. Its nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators and its aromatic foliage makes it a standout landscape tree.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 7 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply but allow soil to dry slightly between waterings · Every 10-14 days once established
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 4.5–6.5
- Temperature
- 50°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 10a-12b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 20 ft – 40 ft
- Spread
- 20 ft
- Spacing
- 360 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yellow
- Foliage
- Green · Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Andaman Is., California, Canary Is., China South-Central, China Southeast, Comoros, Costa Rica, Cuba, Easter Is., El Salvador, Florida, France, Gambia, Hainan, Hawaii, Honduras, Italy, Kenya, Lesser Sunda Is., Madeira
- Attracts
- Bees, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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