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Eucalyptus blakelyi

Name: Eucalyptus blakelyi
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 265.00 AUD
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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L

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40cm/45L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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About Eucalyptus blakelyi

Eucalyptus blakelyi, or Blakely’s Red Gum, is a medium to tall Australian native tree known for its smooth, patchy bark in tones of cream, grey, and red, and soft, lance-shaped foliage. It typically grows up to 20 metres in height with an upright, spreading canopy, making it suitable for rural properties, large gardens, and habitat planting.

This species produces clusters of white flowers in summer, attracting birds, bees, and other pollinators. Highly adaptable, it thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, and offers strong drought and frost tolerance once established.

They look excellent when planted in rows for windbreaks or avenues, or spaced individually as shade trees in open landscapes. Eucalyptus blakelyi is a reliable choice for revegetation, carbon offset, or biodiversity-focused planting in inland and temperate climates.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Eucalyptus blakelyi is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 15–25 m

Mature Width: 10–15 m

Eucalyptus blakelyi is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year.

Frost Tolerance

Is Eucalyptus blakelyi frost tolerant?

Eucalyptus blakelyi is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Flowering Information

Eucalyptus blakelyi produces clusters of small creamy-white fluffy flowers from late spring into summer. These soft blooms sit along the slender branchlets, offering a gentle seasonal display that contrasts nicely with its smooth patchy bark and blue-green foliage.

Native Information

Is Eucalyptus blakelyi an Australian Native? Yes

Eucalyptus blakelyi is Native to Native to inland southeastern Australia, including New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, and Queensland tablelands. Common in grassy woodlands and open forests.

Wildlife Value

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. The tall canopy provides perching and nesting habitat for small birds, while the smooth, shedding bark supports insects and microfauna, contributing to a biodiverse native ecosystem.

Sunlight Information

Eucalyptus blakelyi will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Eucalyptus blakelyi performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained ground unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong growth, reliable flowering and excellent drought resilience.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Blakely’s Red Gum

Genus: Eucalyptus

Botanical Species: Eucalyptus blakelyi

Family: Myrtaceae

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus blakelyi

Landscape Uses

Avenue Planting
Windbreak
Shade Tree
Rural Property Planting
Revegetation or Regeneration

Eucalyptus blakelyi works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
Heritage / Traditional Garden – timeless, classic plantings for period homes.

Planting, Spacing & Care

• Choose a sunny, open site with well-drained soil.
• Stake young trees in windy locations.
• Avoid fertilisers with high phosphorus.

Feature Planting: Space 6 – 8 m apart
Hedging & Screening: Space 4 – 5 m apart for windbreaks
Avenue Planting: Space 6 – 7 m apart for formal layout

Water regularly during the first 1–2 years to establish a deep root system.
Mulch around the base to reduce moisture loss and weed growth.
Prune only to remove damaged branches or shape when young.

• Sandy or Loamy: Ideal for fast establishment
• Clay: Must be free-draining; plant on raised mounds if needed
• Rocky soils: Well-tolerated with minimal improvement

Eucalyptus blakelyi is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year.

Fast Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Inland QLD (Darling Downs, Central QLD)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Sydney & Central Coast
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Alpine / High Country (Bright, Mansfield)
Adelaide Hills & Barossa
Riverland & Murraylands

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Drought Tolerance

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Eucalyptus blakelyi develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry inland climates and maintains its upright form and healthy canopy with minimal supplementary watering.