Native Trees

Scribbly gum — Eucalyptus racemosa

Eucalyptus racemosa

Food for native birds Host plant for butterflies and insects Pollinator favourite Shelter for wildlife Resilient garden plant

$8.00

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Plant profile

At a glance

The essentials for finding the right garden position.

Mature size: Height: 10–25 m · Width: 8–15 m
Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water: Dry, Moist
Soil: Sandy, Loamy, Clay, Rocky
Drainage: Free-draining
Vegetation type: Wallum / Sandy Heath, Dry Eucalypt
Plant lifespan: Long-lived perennial
Plant form: Trees

Plant ratings

A quick guide to this plant’s value for wildlife and the garden.

Bird food value
Host plant value
Pollinator value
Shelter & habitat value
Flower display
Garden resilience

About this plant

Scribbly gum is an appealing tree for gardeners wanting lasting greenery and strong habitat structure. White flower clusters are followed by small cup-shaped gum-nuts beneath smooth scribbled bark. Its developing canopy can anchor a garden composition while adding shelter and visual depth over time.

Image credits:
Mature image: Bryce Watts-Parker via iNaturalist — CC BY
Feature image: John Robert McPherson via Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0

More plant details

Garden uses: Habitat tree, shade or canopy planting, restoration-style garden and layered wildlife corridor; especially suited to sites reflecting Wallum / Sandy Heath, Dry Eucalypt.
Wildlife value: Eucalyptus racemosa offers a strong nectar and/or pollen resource, typically with conspicuous or abundant flowers that support a broad pollinator community. Eucalyptus racemosa provides valuable seasonal nectar, fruit or other food for local birds. Eucalyptus racemosa provides useful tree structure for cover, perching and movement through a layered garden.
Flowering and fruiting: White flower clusters are followed by small cup-shaped gum-nuts beneath smooth scribbled bark.
Growth habit: Woody tree contributing canopy or mid-storey structure; indicative mature size 10–25 m × 8–15 m.
Cautions: A large tree for open, well-drained sites; keep well away from structures.