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Eucalyptus occidentalis
Eucalyptus occidentalis
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Current Stock Height Guides
Current Stock Height Guides
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 & 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).
Root Ball Dimensions
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, 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.
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Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Eucalyptus occidentalis works in an:
Is Eucalyptus occidentalis Evergreen or Deciduous?
Is Eucalyptus occidentalis Evergreen or Deciduous?
Eucalyptus occidentalis is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
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).
Growth Rate of Eucalyptus occidentalis
Growth Rate of Eucalyptus occidentalis
Eucalyptus occidentalis is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year (fast-growing).
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Eucalyptus occidentalis
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?
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?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Cream
Is Eucalyptus occidentalis an Australian Native Tree?
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 ?
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?
How much Sunlight does Eucalyptus occidentalis need?
Eucalyptus occidentalis will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
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?
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.
Planting Information
How To Plant Your Eucalyptus occidentalis
How To Plant Your Eucalyptus occidentalis
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Eucalyptus occidentalis
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Eucalyptus occidentalis
Eucalyptus occidentalis is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year (fast-growing).



