Eucalyptus ovata var. ovata
| Common Name: | Swamp Gum |
| Synonym: | |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Size: | 8-25m x 8-20m |
| Description: | Fast growing upright tree, often low branching. Canopy open. Bark rough over lower part of trunk or smooth from the base, shedding from upper trunk and branches. |
| Leaves: | Young leaves dull, elliptic to 15cm x 8.5cm. Adult - glossy, egg-shaped, wavy edges, to 15cm x 30-50mm |
| Flowering: | Clusters of 7 diamond-shaped buds. Fruit funnel-shaped with flat top, 3-4 valves not exserted. |
| Flower Colour: | White |
| Flowering Time: | variable, March to November |
| Growing Conditions: | Poorly drained infertile and clay soils which may dry out in summer. Frost resistant. Full sun, semi shade. |
| Garden Use: | Windbreak or light shade tree for swampy areas and creek banks. Koala food plant. |
| Related Species: | |
| Plant Communities: | 8, 12, 15, 22, 29, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40, 41, 43 |
| Conservation Status: | Locally common within its preferred growing conditions |
| Aboriginal Use: | Eucalypts provided food, medicines, containers, string and tools. |
| Commercially available: | Australian plant & indigenous nurseries |
| Bird Attracting: | General - food and habitat |
| Butterfly Attracting: | Both food for caterpillars and nectar for butterflies. |
| Frog Habitat: | No |
| Photographer: | 1, 2, 3 Marilyn Gray ©; 4 Peter Kinchington © |
