Eucalyptus Macarthurii
Eucalyptus Macarthurii - Camden Woollybutt - Hardy Ornamental Tree at TOMs FLOWer CLUB
Introduce a majestic Australian native to your garden with Eucalyptus macarthurii, commonly known as Camden Woollybutt. Renowned for its elegant form, attractive bark, and impressive cold tolerance, this tree is ideal for adding structure and character to your landscape.
Key Features
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Size: Medium to large evergreen tree, reaching heights of 30–40 metres in its native habitat. The plants offered for sale are approximately 70x50 cm in size, well-established, and carefully selected for shape and quality.
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Bark: Finely fibrous, greyish-brown bark on the lower trunk and major branches; smooth and grey above, peeling in ribbons that often accumulate in the crown.
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Leaves: Juvenile leaves are lanceolate to ovate or rounded, dull green; adult leaves are thick, dull green, narrowly lanceolate, often falcate, with indistinct lateral veins.
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Flowers: White or cream, grouped in threes, blooming in late spring to summer.
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Habitat: Prefers well-drained soils; tolerates shallow, poorer soils; thrives in full sun exposure.
Cultivation & Conditions
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Sun: Full sun exposure for optimal growth and bark development.
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Soil: Well-drained soils; tolerates shallow, poorer soils; prefers sunny slopes or ridges.
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Hardiness: Exceptionally frost-tolerant, thriving even in climates with harsh winters. Mature plants can withstand temperatures down to approximately –15 °C without damage.
Why Choose This Plant from TOMs FLOWer CLUB
Our Eucalyptus macarthurii specimens are grown through Swiss production, locally cultivated with care and organically raised without heavy fertilization. Each plant is carefully selected for shape, bark quality, and cold tolerance.
They make wonderful feature trees, specimen trees, or dramatic focal points. If you desire a grand structure, ornamental bark, and year-round interest, this is a rare opportunity to add a striking Camden Woollybutt to your collection.