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M. Ritter, W. Mark and J. Reimer
Photo Locations:
Los Angeles County Arboretum - Arcadia, CA and Pasadena, CA
SWAMP MAHOGANY
Eucalyptus robusta
General Notes
Smog tolerant. Bark can be a litter problem. Hardiness estimate: 11-15 degrees F. Has fragrant leaf. Native to Southeastern Australia.
A Eucalyptus robusta in Claremont is registered as a California Big Tree. It measures 116 feet high, with a trunk circumference of 177 inches and a crown spread of 78 feet.
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- Eucalyptus robusta - Myrtaceae
- Native To: Southeastern Australia
- Habit: Erect or Spreading
and covers an Extensive Area.
Has Evergreen foliage. - Shape: Rounded
- Sunset Zones: 5 - 6 and 8 - 24
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 10
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water Needs: Wet to Dry Soil. Drought tolerant.
- Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
- Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Highly Alkaline
- Salinity Tolerance: Good Inland and on Coast
- Seaside Tolerance: Good in Moderate Zone
- Height: 60 - 75 feet
- Canopy Width: 30 - 75 feet
- Growth Rate: 36 or More Inches per Season
- Landscape Use: Riparian
- Longevity: 50 to 150 years
- Leaves: Ovate Glossy Dark Green. Evergreen.
- Flowers: Maroon, Pink or White. Flowers in Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer. Has perfect flowers (male and female parts in each flower).
- Fruit: Brown or Mostly Green Capsule, Small (0.25 - 0.50 inches), fruiting in Spring, Summer or Fall. Wildlife use it.
- Bark: Dark Brown or Red Brown, Exfoliating or Furrowed
- Pest & Disease: Resistant to Texas Root Rot and Verticillium. Susceptible to Beetle Borers, Oak Root Rot, Phytophthora and Root Rot
- Shading Capacity: Rated as Dense in Leaf
- Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
- Litter Issue: Dry Fruit, Twigs and Bark
- Root Damage Potential: Rated as Moderate
- Health Hazard: None Known
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