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Gippsland Mallee Gum - Eucalyptus kitsoniana
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Gippsland Mallee Gum - Eucalyptus kitsoniana
A refined, multi-stemmed native eucalyptus with striking silver-green foliage and a naturally sculptural form. Eucalyptus kitsoniana delivers authentic Australian character at a scale suited to constrained sites, urban landscapes, and precision-designed native plantings.
Why Gippsland Mallee Gum
Distinctive multi-stemmed form: A naturally architectural habit that reads as a considered design choice, not an afterthought.
Silver-green foliage: Soft, glaucous leaves provide year-round textural contrast against harder landscape elements.
Scale-appropriate eucalyptus: Reaches 4 to 8 metres, offering genuine native presence without the encroachment of larger gums.
Low-input durability: Drought-tolerant once established, well-suited to low-maintenance professional landscapes.
Ecological value: Supports native birds and insects, a measurable asset in biodiversity or habitat-focused projects.
Ideal Applications
Specimen planting: A structured focal point in native or contemporary landscape compositions.
Constrained urban sites: Where standard eucalypts would exceed site boundaries or infrastructure setbacks.
Naturalistic and bushland design: Integrates seamlessly into modern native and ecological planting schemes.
Habitat and revegetation projects: Appropriate for environmental offset or ecological restoration works.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 3–4m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 5–8m
Planting Season: Autumn to spring, avoiding the hottest summer months
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to a range of soils including sandy, loamy and clay soils; prefers well-drained to moderately drained conditions but tolerates periodic waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice a week for the first two summers to establish a strong root system, then reduce to occasional deep watering during prolonged dry periods. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 4–8m
Width: 3–5m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Gippsland region, Victoria, Australia
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
