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Eucalyptus robusta
Swamp Mahogany
Eucalyptus · Myrtaceae
Eucalyptus robusta, commonly known as swamp mahogany or swamp messmate, is a tree native to eastern Australia. Growing in swampy or waterlogged soils, it is up to 30 m (100 ft) high with thick spongy reddish-brown bark and dark green broad leaves, which help form a dense canopy.
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Classification
Genus
Eucalyptus
Family
Myrtaceae
Common name
Swamp Mahogany
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Eucalyptus robusta belongs to the Eucalyptus genus within the Myrtaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Low once established
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Free-draining, low phosphorus
Growth rate
Moderate to fast
Mature size
Varies by species
Landscape use
Maintain current usage
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Swamp Mahogany.
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Further reading
- 01Eucalyptus robusta taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
- 02Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 03Native Plants of the Inner West - page 13 — Inner West Council
- 04Tree planting and selection lists — City of Ryde Council