Eucalyptus macrandra, the Long-flowered Marlock, is a charming Western Australian native grown for its striking long, pendulous clusters of golden-yellow flowers and its compact, manageable size compared with most eucalypts.
Long-flowered Marlock grows to 6-10 metres tall and 4-6 metres wide with a spreading, sometimes weeping habit. The blue-green lance-shaped leaves complement the vivid blooms, and the smaller scale makes it a graceful choice for medium gardens, screening rows, and windbreaks where larger gums would overwhelm.
Long-flowered Marlock is hardy and adaptable, thriving in poor and saline soils with minimal maintenance. It is drought tolerant once established and also tolerates periodic wet conditions, performing well across WA, SA, VIC, NSW and southern QLD in full sun. The summer and autumn flowers attract native birds, bees, and pollinators.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Eucalyptus macrandra Long-flowered Marlock
How tall does Eucalyptus macrandra grow?
Eucalyptus macrandra, the Long-flowered Marlock, grows to 6-10 metres tall and 4-6 metres wide with a spreading habit, smaller than many other eucalypts.
How fast does Eucalyptus macrandra grow?
Eucalyptus macrandra is fast-growing, adding 60cm to 1 metre per year once established.
When does Eucalyptus macrandra flower?
Eucalyptus macrandra produces clusters of bright yellow-green flowers mainly through summer and autumn, attracting native birds, bees, and pollinators.
Is Eucalyptus macrandra an Australian native?
Yes. Eucalyptus macrandra is native to Western Australia, where it grows naturally along watercourses and on granite outcrops.
Is Eucalyptus macrandra drought tolerant?
Yes. Eucalyptus macrandra is hardy and drought tolerant once established, and also tolerates periodic wet conditions, making it a versatile and low-maintenance choice.
Is Eucalyptus macrandra suitable for smaller gardens?
Yes. At 6-10 metres it is more manageable than many large eucalypts, suiting medium gardens, screening rows, and windbreaks.
Where does Eucalyptus macrandra grow best in Australia?
Eucalyptus macrandra thrives across WA, SA, VIC, NSW and southern QLD, tolerating frost, drought, and a wide range of soils once established.