It prefers a climate with a rainfall range of 850 - 1250 mm and is typically found in moister areas of tall open forest. It can be found in a belt extending from Perth to Albany.
Common Name: Yarri
Eucalyptus patens, also known as yarri or Western Australian blackbutt, is a tall tree that can reach heights of up to 45 meters. It is typically found in the moister areas of tall open forests in Western Australia, occurring alongside other species such as marri, karri, jarrah, and Western Australian flooded gum. The wood of this tree is hard, tough, and moderately durable, making it suitable for construction work, flooring, panelling, and sleepers.
Eucalyptus patens
Australia
Family: Myrtaceae Common Names: Yarri, Western Australian blackbutt Height: Up to 45 m Diameter: Up to 1.8 m Grouping: Other utility Distribution: Perth to Albany in Western Australia Rainfall Range: 850 - 1250 mm Preferred Habitat: Moister areas of tall open forest Associated Species: Marri (Eucalyptus calophylla), Karri (Eucalyptus diversicolor), Jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata), Western Australian flooded gum (Eucalyptus rudis) Wood Characteristics: Hard, tough, moderately durable Uses: Construction work, flooring and panelling, sleepers
- Sandy loam soil - Well-drained soil - Moist soil
A tall tree to 45 m and 1.8 m diameter, yarri is also known as Western Australian blackbutt. It extends in a belt from Perth to Albany in the rainfall range of 850 - 1250 mm.
It occurs in the moister areas of tall open forest, in association with marri (Eucalyptus calophylla), karri (Eucalyptus diversicolor), jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) and Western Australian flooded gum (Eucalyptus rudis).
The wood is hard, tough, moderately durable and is used for construction work, flooring and panelling and sleepers.