Eucalyptus occidentalis - Evergreen Trees Direct

Eucalyptus occidentalis

Name: Eucalyptus occidentalis
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 265.00 AUD
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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1.1m – 1.8m Approx.

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About Eucalyptus occidentalis

Eucalyptus occidentalis, commonly known as Flat Topped Yate or Swamp Yate, is a hardy, fast-growing evergreen native to Western Australia. With a mature height of up to 20 metres and a broad 10-metre canopy, it is ideal for large landscapes and rural plantings. This species features attractive smooth bark and a rounded crown that provides dense shade.

From April through August, it displays creamy yellow flowers that are highly attractive to birds, making it a great addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. It thrives in poor, sandy, or saline soils and shows excellent tolerance to drought and dry climates once established. Its size, structure, and resilience make it a popular choice for screening, shelterbelts, and informal avenue planting.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Eucalyptus occidentalis is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 10–20 m

Mature Width: 8–12 m

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

Frost Tolerance

Is Eucalyptus occidentalis frost tolerant?

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

Flowering Information

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.

Native Information

Is Eucalyptus occidentalis an Australian Native? Yes

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

Wildlife Value

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.

Sunlight Information

Eucalyptus occidentalis will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered 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.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Flat Topped Yate / Swamp Yate

Genus: Eucalyptus

Botanical Species: Eucalyptus occidentalis

Family: Myrtaceae

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus occidentalis

Landscape Uses

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.

Planting, Spacing & Care

• Choose a sunny, open location with free-draining soil.
• Dig a hole twice as wide as the rootball.
• Backfill with native soil and water deeply.
• Stake if necessary until established.

Feature Planting: Space 6 – 8 m apart
Hedging & Screening: Space 4 – 6 m apart for informal shelterbelts
Avenue Planting: Space 6 – 7 m apart for structured alignment

• Water regularly during the first 12–18 months.
• Apply mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
• Prune lightly to shape in early years.

• Sandy Soil: Thrives with minimal amendment.
• Clay Soil: Ensure drainage or elevate with mounded soil.
• Saline/Coastal: Naturally tolerant and performs well.

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

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

Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
Inland QLD (Darling Downs, Central QLD)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
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)
Sydney & Central Coast
Adelaide Hills & Barossa
Riverland & Murraylands
Limestone Coast & South East

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

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

Drought Tolerance

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.