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Eucalyptus Maniffera - Brittle Gum

Name: Eucalyptus Maniffera - Brittle Gum
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 265.00 AUD
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$265.00

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500 in stock

Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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About Eucalyptus Maniffera - Brittle Gum

Eucalyptus mannifera, commonly known as Brittle Gum, is a striking Australian native tree valued for its smooth, powdery white to pale grey bark and slender, upright form. The bark often sheds in patches, revealing beautiful patterns and seasonal colour, making it a standout feature tree in both native and ornamental landscapes.

This evergreen species typically reaches 10–20 metres in height and performs best in full sun with well-drained soil. It is drought and frost tolerant once established and supports biodiversity with its small white flowers that attract birds and pollinators. Low maintenance and long-lived, Eucalyptus mannifera is ideal for use as a specimen tree, in avenue plantings, or for large-scale revegetation and windbreaks.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Eucalyptus Maniffera - Brittle Gum is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 15–20 m

Mature Width: 8–12 m

Eucalyptus Maniffera - Brittle Gum is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year.

Frost Tolerance

Is Eucalyptus Maniffera - Brittle Gum frost tolerant?

Eucalyptus Maniffera - Brittle Gum is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Flowering Information

Eucalyptus mannifera produces clusters of small creamy-white fluffy flowers from late summer into autumn. These soft blooms sit along the slender branchlets, adding a subtle seasonal highlight that complements its striking white to pink-grey mottled bark.

Native Information

Is Eucalyptus Maniffera - Brittle Gum an Australian Native? Yes

Eucalyptus Maniffera - Brittle Gum is Native to Native to southeastern Australia, common in New South Wales, the ACT, and Victoria, particularly on dry slopes and ridges.

Wildlife Value

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and a wide range of beneficial insects. The smooth peeling bark shelters insects and microfauna, while the branching canopy offers perching and nesting habitat for small birds, supporting a biodiverse native garden ecosystem.

Sunlight Information

Eucalyptus Maniffera - Brittle Gum will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Eucalyptus mannifera 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 areas unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support its drought resilience, smooth ornamental bark and healthy canopy development.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Brittle Gum / Red-Spotted Gum

Genus: Eucalyptus

Botanical Species: Eucalyptus mannifera

Family: Myrtaceae

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus mannifera

Landscape Uses

Avenue Planting
Feature Tree
Shade Tree
Windbreak
Council or Civic Landscapes

Eucalyptus Maniffera - Brittle Gum works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.
Heritage / Traditional Garden – timeless, classic plantings for period homes.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Choose a sunny, open site with well-drained soil.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball.
Backfill with native soil enriched with compost.
Water deeply after planting and mulch to retain moisture.
Stake young trees until well established.

Feature Planting: Space 6 – 10 m apart, depending on final canopy width.

Water regularly during the first year; drought tolerant once mature.
Fertilise in spring with a native slow-release fertiliser.
Prune lightly to remove lower limbs or shape the canopy if required.

Sandy soils: Performs well with consistent watering during establishment.
Loamy soils: Ideal for vigorous, healthy growth.
Clay soils: Tolerates light clay if drainage is adequate.
Coastal soils: Grows in sheltered coastal gardens.
Poor soils: Very adaptable; compost will enhance early establishment.

Eucalyptus Maniffera - Brittle Gum is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year.

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)
Alpine / High Country (Bright, Mansfield)
Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Drought Tolerance

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Eucalyptus mannifera develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry inland and elevated environments and maintains its smooth, elegant trunk and airy canopy with minimal supplementary watering.