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Blakely’s Red Gum - Eucalyptus blakelyi
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Blakely's Red Gum - Eucalyptus blakelyi
A commanding native specimen with few equals in the Australian landscape. Eucalyptus blakelyi delivers broad canopy shade, distinctive mottled bark, and an undeniable sense of permanence, the hallmark of a landscape built to last.
Why Blakely's Red Gum
Signature bark: Smooth grey-cream surface with subtle red and ochre tones provides year-round visual character without relying on seasonal interest.
Exceptional resilience: Proven tolerance of drought, frost, and variable soils, a reliable performer across a wide range of Australian conditions.
Canopy presence: Develops a broad, spreading crown that delivers meaningful shade over open spaces and large-scale landscapes.
Ecological value: Supports native birds, pollinators, and fauna, a considered choice for biodiversity-conscious projects.
Long-term durability: Deep-rooted and long-lived, Eucalyptus blakelyi appreciates in presence and value as it matures.
Ideal Applications
Large-scale shade planting: Suited to open lawns, parkland settings, and rural properties where canopy scale is required.
Acreage and pastoral landscapes: A natural fit for large rural holdings and working properties seeking authentic native character.
Revegetation and land regeneration: Commonly specified for habitat restoration, environmental offsets, and large-scale regeneration projects.
Statement feature tree: Planted as a standalone specimen, it establishes immediate structural presence and native gravitas.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 10–15m
Planting Season: Autumn to spring, avoiding peak summer heat
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to a range of soils including clay, loam and sandy loams; prefers well-drained to moderately drained conditions but tolerates periodic waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice a week for the first 12 months until established, then reduce to supplemental watering during prolonged dry periods. Avoid over-watering once established as trees are drought tolerant.
Plant Details
Height: 15–25m
Width: 10–18m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: South-eastern Australia (NSW, ACT, Victoria, southern Queensland)
Flower Colour: White
Delivery
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Installation
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Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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