Eucalyptus leucoxylon megalocarpa - Large-fruited Yellow

• Feature Tree
• Avenue Planting
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Eucalyptus leucoxylon megalocarpa - Large-fruited Yellow works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Eucalyptus leucoxylon megalocarpa - Large-fruited Yellow is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 10m - 20m Approximately

Mature Width: 5m – 10m

Eucalyptus leucoxylon megalocarpa - Large-fruited Yellow is expected to grow Approx. 0.5 – 1 m per year.

Eucalyptus leucoxylon megalocarpa - Large-fruited Yellow 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 leucoxylon megalocarpa - Large-fruited Yellow frost tolerant?

Eucalyptus leucoxylon megalocarpa - Large-fruited Yellow is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Inland QLD (Darling Downs, Central QLD)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• 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 leucoxylon megalocarpa produces clusters of creamy-white to soft pink fluffy flowers from autumn through spring. These showy blooms sit at the branch tips and pair beautifully with its blue-green foliage and notably large ornamental gumnuts.

Does Eucalyptus leucoxylon megalocarpa - Large-fruited Yellow flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Winter
• Spring

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Cream

Yes

Eucalyptus leucoxylon megalocarpa - Large-fruited Yellow is Native to South-eastern Australia, particularly Victoria and South Australia, where this subspecies grows in open forests and grassy woodlands.

Its long flowering season provides abundant nectar for honeyeaters, lorikeets, native bees, butterflies and other essential pollinators. The evergreen canopy offers shelter and nesting opportunities for small birds, while the large gumnuts support insects that contribute to a biodiverse native garden ecosystem.

Eucalyptus leucoxylon megalocarpa - Large-fruited Yellow will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Eucalyptus leucoxylon megalocarpa 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 coarse material and organic matter to enhance aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong drought resilience, prolific flowering and the development of its signature large fruit.

Is Eucalyptus leucoxylon megalocarpa - Large-fruited Yellow Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Eucalyptus leucoxylon megalocarpa develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry, inland and coastal environments and maintains reliable flowering and a well-structured canopy with minimal supplementary watering.