Botanical Name
Eucalyptus mannifera
Common Name
Red Spotted Gum (also known as Brittle Gum)
Description
Eucalyptus mannifera is a mediumto large-sized tree admired for its smooth, powdery white to pale grey bark, which sheds in irregular patches to reveal fresh cream and soft pink tones beneath. Growing typically 10–20 metres tall, it develops an upright form with an open to moderately dense canopy. Its adult leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, grey-green in colour, creating an attractive contrast against the light bark. Clusters of small white flowers appear mainly from summer to early autumn, providing a valuable nectar source for bees and other pollinators. Hardy and visually striking, Red Spotted Gum is well suited to cool-climate landscapes and larger garden settings.
Plant Category
Trees
Size (H x W)
10-20 m × 8-13m
Habitat
Red Spotted Gum naturally occurs across south-eastern Australia, particularly on the tablelands and foothills of New South Wales, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory. It grows in open forests and woodlands, commonly on well-drained soils derived from granite and other rocky substrates. Adapted to cool temperate climates, it tolerates frost and dry periods once established. It also tolerates poor soils, including clay, and thrives in full sun with moderate rainfall.
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