Eucalyptus cladocalyx 'Nana' (Dwarf Sugar Gum)

• 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.

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

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.

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

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate
• Fast Growth Rate

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.

• 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

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.

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

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring
• Summer

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Cream

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.

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.

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

• Full Sun

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.

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

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.