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Eucalyptus coolabah
Coolabah
Notes

Uses: This large eucalyptus often grows a little taller in cultivation than in the wild. It is slower growing in Adelaide. It is similar to E. microtheca. Often found in native forests and woodland.
This is the iconic Australian tree referred to in the song 'Waltzing Matilda'

This plant is indigenous to the following botanical regions of South Australia.


:LE: Lake Eyre   
 
For detail on these regions refer to the user guide.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-open Open
  • Height 4-12m
  • Spread 8-12m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Eucalyptus coolabah
  • Common Name Coolabah
  • Origin SA, Qld, NSW, NT
  • Habit Tall, Spreading
  • Landscape Plains, Watercourse
  • Soil Texture Loam, Clay
  • pH Acidic, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Heavy frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Cream
  • Flowering Time Spring, Autumn, Winter
  • Foliage Grey-green
  • Flower Type Eucalypt-type
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Trunk Rough
  • Form Tall Tree (Usually exceeds 10m)