Botanical Name
Eucalyptus caleyi
Common Name
Caley’s Ironbark
Description
Caley’s Ironbark is a distinctive native tree renowned for its characteristic dark, deeply furrowed ironbark and exceptional drought tolerance that creates striking architectural features in Australian landscapes. This hardy species produces clusters of small white to cream flowers that attract nectar-feeding birds and native bees, while the distinctive rough, dark bark provides year-round textural interest. The narrow, lance-shaped leaves display attractive blue-green coloring that creates beautiful contrast in native plantings. Extremely hardy and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun positions with minimal water requirements. Perfect for feature plantings, windbreaks, and areas where distinctive bark texture combined with drought resilience creates memorable landscape statements.
Plant Category
Trees
Size (H x W)
Height: 15-25 meters, Spread: 8-15 meters
Eucalyptus caleyi naturally occurs in eastern Australia from Queensland to New South Wales, thriving in well-drained soils with excellent drainage and full sun exposure in semi-arid to subtropical climates with high drought tolerance.
Kuranga respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.
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