The climate preferred by the species is characterized by a rainfall range of 300 - 800 mm. It is commonly found in swamps along the south coast of Western Australia. The plant can thrive in areas near salt lakes and exhibits notable salt tolerance. It typically occurs in woodland habitats in association with various other tree species, such as York gum, open fruited mallee, silver mallet, tallerack, and limestone marlock. The plant is known for its ability to provide shade as its sparse canopy allows light to penetrate, enabling grasses to grow close to the trunk. Additionally, the species can be tapped for sap extraction, which can yield sugar. The wood of this plant is highly valued for its quality and is commonly used in construction and for products that require heavy and strong wood. It also serves as a reliable source of firewood, burning with a hot fire.
Swamp yate
The Eucalyptus occidentalis, also known as swamp yate, is a medium-sized tree that thrives in swamps along the south coast of Western Australia. It is known for its salt tolerance and ability to provide shade while allowing grasses to grow underneath. The tree produces high-quality timber and its sap can be tapped for sugar.
Eucalyptus occidentals
Australia
Other Information: - The swamp yate is known for its beautiful, smooth bark and attractive foliage. - It produces clusters of small, white flowers that are highly attractive to native birds and insects. - The tree is often used in landscaping and restoration projects due to its ability to tolerate wet and saline soils. - The swamp yate is a valuable habitat tree, providing shelter and food for various wildlife species. - It has been used in traditional Indigenous medicine for its medicinal properties. - The tree plays a role in stabilizing wetland ecosystems and preventing soil erosion.
- Grows well in swampy areas along the south coast of Western Australia - Can tolerate salt lakes and displays salt tolerance in some areas
A medium sized tree (to 20 m tall and diameter 0.5 m), occurring in swamps along the south coast of Western Australia. The rainfall range is 300 - 800 mm. It can thrive near salt lakes and in some areas it is notably salt tolerant.
It occurs in woodland in association with York gum (Eucalyptus loxophleba), open fruited mallee (Eucalyptus annulata), silver mallet (Eucalyptus falcata), tallerack (Eucalyptus tetragona) and limestone marlock (Eucalyptus decipiens).
Of the eucalypts, it is considered a good shade tree as light can penetrate the sparse canopy permitting grasses to grow right to the trunk.
It is said that the sap can be tapped for sugar.
The wood is a high quality timber of use in construction and for products requiring heavy and strong wood. As a firewood it burns with a hot fire.