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Eucalyptus viminalis

Name: Eucalyptus viminalis
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 290.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$290.00

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200 in stock

Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1.3m – 1.8m Approx.

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About Eucalyptus viminalis

Eucalyptus viminalis, commonly known as Manna Gum, is a tall, fast-growing Australian native tree recognised for its smooth, pale bark and long, slender leaves. It typically reaches heights of 30–50 metres in ideal conditions, making it well suited for rural properties, windbreaks, and revegetation projects.

This evergreen species is known for its resilience and adaptability. It tolerates a wide range of soils, including clay and loam, and performs best in full sun. Once established, it shows good drought and frost tolerance. Eucalyptus viminalis also produces white flowers that attract birds, bees, and other pollinators, supporting local biodiversity.

Its straight trunk, graceful canopy, and reliable growth make it a popular choice for shelterbelts, habitat restoration, and large-scale landscape planting.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Eucalyptus viminalis is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 30 – 50 meters

Mature Width: 10 – 15 meters

Eucalyptus viminalis is expected to grow 100 – 150 cm per year (very fast).

Frost Tolerance

Is Eucalyptus viminalis frost tolerant?

Eucalyptus viminalis is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Flowering Information

Eucalyptus viminalis produces clusters of small creamy-white fluffy flowers from late spring into summer. These soft blooms sit along the slender branchlets and add a gentle seasonal highlight that pairs beautifully with its long, ribbon-like peeling bark.

Native Information

Is Eucalyptus viminalis an Australian Native? Yes

Eucalyptus viminalis is Native to South-eastern Australia, including Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales, and eastern South Australia, where it grows in open forests, river valleys, and grassy woodlands.

Wildlife Value

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and a wide range of beneficial insects. The tall canopy and fibrous bark provide important habitat for small birds, while the sweet manna exudate supports insects and serves as a food source for gliders, possums and other native fauna—making it one of the most wildlife-valuable eucalypts.

Sunlight Information

Eucalyptus viminalis will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Eucalyptus viminalis performs best in moist, well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in very dry or compacted clay soils unless improved with organic matter to increase structure and moisture retention. Keep soil consistently moist during establishment, then maintain deep, reliable watering as the tree matures to support healthy canopy development, long-term vigour and strong wildlife support.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Ribbon Gum

Genus: Eucalyptus

Botanical Species: Eucalyptus viminalis

Family: Myrtaceae

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus viminalis

Landscape Uses

Avenue Planting
Shade Tree
Windbreak
Rural Property Planting
Council or Civic Landscapes
Screening or Privacy

Eucalyptus viminalis 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 position with free-draining soil.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball.
Backfill with native soil enriched with compost if needed.
Water deeply after planting and apply mulch to retain moisture.
Stake young trees to ensure upright growth.

Feature Planting: Space 6 – 10 m apart
Hedging & Screening: Space 4 – 6 m apart for windbreak or habitat planting
Avenue Planting: Space 7 – 8 m apart for formal layout

Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once mature.
Fertilise in spring with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser.
Prune lightly to shape or remove lower limbs if required.

Sandy soils: Performs well with compost and regular watering during establishment.
Loamy soils: Ideal for healthy growth and long-term performance.
Clay soils: Grows well in light clay if drainage is adequate.
Coastal soils: Suitable in sheltered coastal areas.
Poor soils: Adapts well; compost and mulch improve establishment.

Eucalyptus viminalis is expected to grow 100 – 150 cm per year (very fast).

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)
Sydney & Central Coast
South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
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, and once established Eucalyptus viminalis develops moderate drought tolerance. Naturally suited to cooler, moist and riparian environments, it performs best with deep, occasional watering during dry periods to maintain canopy health and steady growth.