Eucalyptus cladocalyx 'Nana' (Dwarf Sugar Gum) - Evergreen Trees Direct

Eucalyptus cladocalyx 'Nana' (Dwarf Sugar Gum)

Name: Eucalyptus cladocalyx 'Nana' (Dwarf Sugar Gum)
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 265.00 AUD
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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 0.9m – 2m Approx.

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About Eucalyptus cladocalyx 'Nana' (Dwarf Sugar Gum)

Eucalyptus cladocalyx 'Nana' (Dwarf Sugar Gum) is a resilient, compact Australian native evergreen tree admired for its dense, rounded canopy and decorative, multicolored bark. Growing to 8–10 metres high and 4–6 metres wide, this medium-sized tree brings reliable structure, shade, and year-round visual interest to streetscapes, parks, urban gardens, and rural landscapes.

Its glossy dark green leaves with soft pale undersides provide a lovely contrast and softness in the garden, while the smooth bark marked with streaks of grey, yellow, and orange adds seasonal texture and unique character. From late spring to summer, Dwarf Sugar Gum produces abundant creamy-white flowers that attract native birds, bees, and pollinators, enhancing biodiversity.

Thriving in full sun and adapting well to a wide range of soils, this tree is exceptionally drought-tolerant, wind-resistant, and low maintenance once established. It performs excellently in coastal and dry inland regions, making it a standout choice for diverse planting projects needing a tough, attractive feature tree.

This tree looks excellent in landscapes where durability, shade, and ecological value are desired—whether in formal designs or naturalistic settings.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Eucalyptus cladocalyx 'Nana' (Dwarf Sugar Gum) is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 5m - 10m Approximately

Mature Width: 4m – 6m

Eucalyptus cladocalyx 'Nana' (Dwarf Sugar Gum) is expected to grow Approx. 0.5 – 1 m per year.

Frost Tolerance

Is Eucalyptus cladocalyx 'Nana' (Dwarf Sugar Gum) frost tolerant?

Eucalyptus cladocalyx 'Nana' (Dwarf Sugar Gum) is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Eucalyptus cladocalyx ‘Nana’ produces soft clusters of creamy-white fluffy flowers from late summer into autumn. These delicate blooms sit along the branch tips and create a gentle seasonal highlight that complements its neat, compact canopy.

Native Information

Is Eucalyptus cladocalyx 'Nana' (Dwarf Sugar Gum) an Australian Native? Yes

Eucalyptus cladocalyx 'Nana' (Dwarf Sugar Gum) is Native to Derived from Eucalyptus cladocalyx, which is native to South Australia, particularly the Eyre Peninsula and Kangaroo Island, where it grows on rocky hillsides and coastal areas.

Wildlife Value

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. The dense evergreen canopy also provides shelter and nesting habitat for small birds, while the smooth, patchy bark supports insects and microfauna, adding to garden biodiversity.

Sunlight Information

Eucalyptus cladocalyx 'Nana' (Dwarf Sugar Gum) will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Eucalyptus cladocalyx ‘Nana’ 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 sites unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then move to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support its excellent drought resilience, compact habit and reliable seasonal flowering.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Dwarf Sugar Gum

Genus: Eucalyptus

Botanical Species: cladocalyx

Family: Myrtaceae

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus cladocalyx 'Nana'

Landscape Uses

Shade Tree
Feature Tree
Avenue Planting
Council or Civic Landscapes
Rural Property Planting

Eucalyptus cladocalyx 'Nana' (Dwarf Sugar Gum) works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.
Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.

Planting, Spacing & Care

• Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil.
• Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball.
• Backfill with native soil and water in well.
• Stake only if needed in windy areas.

Hedging & Screening: Not commonly used.

Feature Tree: 3 m – 4 m apart to allow compact canopy development.

Avenue Planting Trees: 4 m – 5 m apart.

• Water regularly during establishment (first 1–2 years).
• Mulch well to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Prune lightly to shape if needed, but minimal pruning required.

• Clay: Improves with gypsum and organic matter.
• Sandy: Add compost to improve moisture retention.
• Loam: Ideal, needs little amendment.
• Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Eucalyptus cladocalyx 'Nana' (Dwarf Sugar Gum) is expected to grow Approx. 0.5 – 1 m per year.

Medium Growth Rate
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)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa
Riverland & Murraylands
Limestone Coast & South East

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Nana’ develops exceptional drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry, coastal and exposed environments, maintaining its tidy, rounded habit with minimal supplementary watering.

Flowering Information

Does Eucalyptus cladocalyx 'Nana' (Dwarf Sugar Gum) flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring
Summer

Flower Type:

Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Cream

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this tree suitable for coastal planting?
A: Yes, it's tolerant of wind and salt-laden conditions.

Q: Will it attract wildlife?
A: Absolutely, birds and pollinators love its summer blooms.