Prefers a climate with moderate rainfall and can tolerate low temperatures. Thrives at various altitudes.
Round-leaved moort
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.
Eucalyptus platypus
Australia
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.
Sandy or loamy soils.
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.