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Eucalyptus platypus (round leaved moort, coastal moort)

Climate

Prefers a climate with moderate rainfall and can tolerate low temperatures. Thrives at various altitudes.

Common Name

Round-leaved moort

Description

Eucalyptus platypus, also known as round leaved moort or coastal moort, is a mallee or small tree that typically grows up to 9 meters tall. It has a dense and spreading crown, and it is well-adapted to withstand frost, winds, saline conditions, and poor drainage. This plant is valued for its ability to attract bees with its abundant flowers, making it a good honey and pollen source.

Genus
Grouping
Other utility
Latin Name

Eucalyptus platypus

Origin

Australia

Other Relevant Information

Other relevant information: - The round leaved moort, also known as coastal moort, is native to Australia. - It belongs to the Eucalyptus genus and is commonly found in the form of a mallee or a tree. - The crown of the plant is round, dense, and often spreading, reaching up to 8 meters in width. - It thrives in areas with an average rainfall ranging from 380 to 635 mm. - The round leaved moort is frost hardy and can tolerate winds, saline conditions, and poor drainage. - It is known for its production of honey and pollen, with flowering occurring from June to January.

Soil Preferences

Sandy or loamy soils.

Specific species
Uses
Bee forage
Suitability to cool temperate climate

A mallee of 3 - 5 m or more commonly a tree to 9 m tall. The crown is round, dense and often spreading (to 8 m). It occurs in rainfall areas averaging from 380 - 635 mm. It is frost hardy and tolerant of winds. It can withstand saline and poor drainage situations.

It is a good honey and pollen plant which flowers from June to January.