Eucalyptus viminalis

• 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.

Eucalyptus viminalis is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 30 – 50 meters

Mature Width: 10 – 15 meters

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

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

They are considered to have a:

• Fast Growth Rate

Is Eucalyptus viminalis frost tolerant?

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

• 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

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.

Does Eucalyptus viminalis flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer
• Autumn

Flower Type:

• Catkin-like

Flower Colour:

White

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.

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.

Eucalyptus viminalis will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

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.

Is Eucalyptus viminalis Drought tolerant?

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.