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Flooded Gum - Eucalyptus rudis
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Flooded Gum, Eucalyptus rudis
A robust, large-canopied native delivering bold structure and deep shade across expansive landscapes. Eucalyptus rudis is a proven performer in challenging conditions, drought, waterlogging, and coastal exposure, making it the practical choice for serious projects that demand reliability without compromise.
Why Flooded Gum
Exceptional Resilience: tolerates drought, periodic inundation, and coastal exposure with equal composure.
Rapid Canopy Development: advanced stock establishes quickly, delivering immediate scale and overhead presence.
Native Provenance: indigenous to Western Australia, supporting local biodiversity and sustainable landscape credentials.
Bold Structure: a broad, spreading crown and distinctive pale, mottled bark contribute year-round architectural interest.
Low Maintenance Overhead: once established, demands minimal intervention, reducing long-term property management costs.
Ideal Applications
Large-Scale Screening: effective boundary definition and visual privacy for residential and commercial properties.
Riparian & Drainage Corridors: well-suited to low-lying areas, creek lines, and sites with variable soil moisture.
Shade Canopy: broad crown provides meaningful shade cover across open lawns, communal spaces, and hardscape zones.
Feature Specimen Planting: commanding scale and distinctive form make it an effective focal point in large landscape compositions.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 10–15m
Planting Season: Autumn to spring, avoiding peak summer heat
Soil & Drainage: Tolerates a wide range of soils including heavy clay, sandy loam and poorly drained or seasonally waterlogged soils; highly adaptable to wet conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply every 1–2 weeks for the first two summers until established, then irrigation is generally unnecessary. Stake young trees in exposed positions to prevent wind rock during the establishment period.
Plant Details
Height: 15–20m
Width: 10–15m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: South-west Western Australia
Flower Colour: White
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
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
