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Brittle Gum - Eucalyptus mannifera
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Brittle Gum - Eucalyptus mannifera
Few natives command a landscape with the quiet authority of Eucalyptus mannifera. Its signature smooth bark, shifting through cream, grey, and soft pink, provides year-round visual interest, while its open canopy lends an authentic Australian character that takes decades to achieve from seed. In advanced stock, that presence is available immediately.
Why Brittle Gum
Distinctive bark character: Mottled tones of cream, grey, and blush pink provide sculptural interest across all seasons.
Open, elegant canopy: Filters light without heavy shade, preserving sightlines and a refined natural aesthetic.
Proven native performance: Highly adapted to Australian soils and climatic conditions, with strong drought tolerance once established.
Ecological value: Supports native birds, pollinators, and fauna, an asset on environmentally conscious projects.
Low ongoing maintenance: Requires minimal intervention post-establishment, reducing long-term landscape management costs.
Ideal Applications
Prestige residential properties: Planted as an advanced specimen, it delivers immediate structure and native character on acreage and large-format sites.
Naturalistic and native landscape design: Integrates seamlessly into contemporary native compositions and bushland-inspired masterplans.
Habitat and ecological restoration: A sound choice for revegetation briefs and biodiversity-focused development projects.
Rural and semi-rural estates: Provides authentic regional character at scale, with the form and presence to anchor expansive open landscapes.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–12m
Planting Season: Autumn or spring
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained soils; tolerates poor, sandy or rocky soils; drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice a week for the first two summers to encourage deep root establishment, then reduce to occasional watering during prolonged dry periods. Avoid overwatering, as this species is adapted to dry conditions and is susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils.
Plant Details
Height: 15–20m
Width: 8–12m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Eastern Australia (NSW, ACT, Victoria)
Flower Colour: White
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
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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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
