Eucalyptus blakelyi

• 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.

Eucalyptus blakelyi is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 15–25 m

Mature Width: 10–15 m

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

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

They are considered to have a:

• Fast Growth Rate

Is Eucalyptus blakelyi frost tolerant?

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

• 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

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.

Does Eucalyptus blakelyi flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer

Flower Type:

• Clustered

Flower Colour:

White

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.

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.

Eucalyptus blakelyi will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

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.

Is Eucalyptus blakelyi Drought tolerant?

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.