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Eucalyptus occidentalis

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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L 200L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1.1m – 1.8m Approx.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 10m to 20m

Mature Width: 8m to 12m

Eucalyptus occidentalis is expected to grow 0.5m to 1m per year (fast-growing).

Root Ball Dimensions

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)

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About Your New Eucalyptus occidentalis

Eucalyptus occidentalis, the Flat Topped Yate or Swamp Yate, is a fast, upright tree from southern Western Australia. It carries a dense rounded to flat-topped crown of broad green leaves above mostly smooth pale bark, with rougher bark low on the trunk. Cream flowers open from long horn-shaped buds.

It handles what most trees will not: waterlogged ground, saline soil, sand and prolonged drought. Full sun is essential. It is frost tolerant through light to moderate frost once established. Growth is fast at 50 to 100 centimetres a year. It performs across southern Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and the drier inland.

Farmers plant it for salinity control and shelterbelts on discharge sites where salt and waterlogging have killed everything else. It also works as a shade tree, an informal avenue and a screen on rural blocks. At 15 to 20 metres tall and 8 to 10 metres wide, it covers ground quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Flat Topped Yate

What is Flat Topped Yate?

Eucalyptus occidentalis, known as Flat Topped Yate or Swamp Yate, is an evergreen tree from the south coast and wheatbelt of Western Australia. It has a dense crown, broad leaves and mostly smooth pale bark. It is best known for tolerating salinity and waterlogging, which makes it a workhorse of farm revegetation.

How big does Eucalyptus occidentalis grow?

It reaches 15 to 20 metres tall and 8 to 10 metres wide, forming a broad crown that casts genuine shade. It gets there quickly, so allow for the full spread from the start. It is a rural and large-property tree rather than a suburban one, and it wants clearance from buildings and fence lines.

Will it grow in salty or waterlogged soil?

Yes, and that is its main advantage. It tolerates moderately saline soils and ground that waterlogs seasonally, and it is a standard species for treating dryland salinity and recharge areas in Western Australia and South Australia. It also handles sand and poor infertile ground. Extreme salt levels will still limit it, so match it to the site.

How fast does Flat Topped Yate grow?

It is fast, putting on 50 to 100 centimetres a year in reasonable conditions, and it holds that pace better than most species on difficult sites. Trees planted for shelter give useful protection within about four to five years. Water through the first two summers to get the root system established and the growth follows.

When does it flower?

Creamy yellow flowers appear through autumn and winter, roughly April to August, from distinctive long horn-shaped buds. Flowering at that time of year matters, because nectar is scarce over the cold months and the tree draws honeyeaters, wattlebirds and bees when little else is out. Established trees flower heavily most years.

Is Flat Topped Yate frost tolerant?

It is frost tolerant and handles light to moderate frost once established, which covers most of southern Australia. It is not a high-country tree, so in districts with severe repeated frost protect young plants through their first winters or choose a frost-hardy species. Established trees in typical southern winters are untroubled.

How do I care for Flat Topped Yate?

Water regularly through the first two summers even though it tolerates dry conditions later, since establishment is when the tree is most at risk. Mulch the root zone. No fertiliser is needed on most sites. Prune early for a single leader, and after that only to remove dead or crossing limbs.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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Uses in my Garden

Rural Property Planting

Eucalyptus occidentalis 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.

Is Eucalyptus occidentalis Evergreen or Deciduous?

Eucalyptus occidentalis is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 10m to 20m

Mature Width: 8m to 12m

Eucalyptus occidentalis is expected to grow 0.5m to 1m per year (fast-growing).

Growth Rate of Eucalyptus occidentalis

Eucalyptus occidentalis is expected to grow 0.5m to 1m per year (fast-growing).

They are considered to have a:

Fast Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Eucalyptus occidentalis

Is Eucalyptus occidentalis frost tolerant?

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

Does Eucalyptus occidentalis Flower?

Eucalyptus occidentalis produces clusters of creamy-white fluffy flowers from late winter into spring. These nectar-rich blooms sit along the branchlets and add a subtle seasonal highlight that contrasts with its glossy green foliage and dark, deeply furrowed bark.

Does Eucalyptus occidentalis flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Autumn
Winter

Flower Type:

Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Cream

Is Eucalyptus occidentalis an Australian Native Tree?

Yes

Eucalyptus occidentalis is Native to Native to southern Western Australia, particularly along seasonally wet flats and river margins.

What is the Wildlife Value of Eucalyptus occidentalis ?

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and beneficial insects. The tall evergreen canopy provides valuable shelter, nesting and perching habitat for small birds, while the rugged bark supports insects and microfauna, enriching overall garden biodiversity.

How much Sunlight does Eucalyptus occidentalis need?

Eucalyptus occidentalis will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Eucalyptus occidentalis performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. Although naturally adaptable to poorer soils, 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 excellent drought performance, strong structural growth and reliable flowering.

Is Eucalyptus occidentalis Drought Tolerant?

Is Eucalyptus occidentalis Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Eucalyptus occidentalis develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry, inland and coastal environments and maintains strong growth and canopy health with minimal supplementary watering.

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How To Plant Your Eucalyptus occidentalis

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Eucalyptus occidentalis

Hedging and screening: 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge.

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Eucalyptus occidentalis is expected to grow 0.5m to 1m per year (fast-growing).

Fast Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Eucalyptus occidentalis

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, this is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Tip prune in late winter and again in summer to build dense growth. For a formal hedge, light shaping two to three times a year keeps lines crisp.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release native blend in early spring and again in autumn. Avoid high-phosphorus formulations as a precaution.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Eucalyptus occidentalis in Different Soil

Eucalyptus occidentalis performs best in well-drained sandy loam or loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.