Native Trees

Swamp mahogany — Eucalyptus robusta

Eucalyptus robusta

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: 20–30 m · Width: 12–20 m
Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water: Moist, Seasonally wet, Wet
Soil: Sandy, Loamy, Clay
Drainage: Poorly drained
Vegetation type: Wallum / Sandy Heath, Wetlands / Swamps / Creek Margins
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

Swamp mahogany brings the scale and character of the local landscape into a larger garden setting. Creamy white flower clusters provide nectar and are followed by woody gum-nuts. Use it where its canopy can become part of a layered garden and provide a lasting sense of place.

Image credits:
Mature image: Casliber via Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 3.0
Feature image: Tara Severns via iNaturalist — CC BY 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, Wetlands / Swamps / Creek Margins.
Wildlife value: Eucalyptus robusta offers a strong nectar and/or pollen resource, typically with conspicuous or abundant flowers that support a broad pollinator community. Eucalyptus robusta provides valuable seasonal nectar, fruit or other food for local birds. Eucalyptus robusta provides useful tree structure for cover, perching and movement through a layered garden.
Flowering and fruiting: Creamy white flower clusters provide nectar and are followed by woody gum-nuts.
Growth habit: Woody tree contributing canopy or mid-storey structure; indicative mature size 20–30 m × 12–20 m.
Cautions: A very large wet-site tree with substantial roots; allow extensive space.