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Eucalyptus nutans
Red-flowered Moort, Nodding Gum
Notes

Uses: Ornamental species for open areas, wider verges, batters, parks and reserves, as a shelter wind-break or erosion control.
Attracts nectar eating birds and insects for food and habitat.
Tolerates short periods of waterlogging.
Note: This species is provisionally classified schedule 1, Regulation 24.2 under the Sewerage Act. Written approval is required prior to planting in streets or roads. It should not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

  • Height 2.5-4m
  • Spread 3-5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Eucalyptus nutans
  • Common Name Red-flowered Moort, Nodding Gum
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Upright to spreading, Multi-trunked
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Yellow, Pink, Red
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Flower Type Eucalypt-type
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Form Large Shrub (Usually exceeds 3.6m)