Tuart
Tuarts are easy-to-grow, large trees that provide sensational habitat value for a wide range of wildlife.
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Noongar Name: Tuart
Scientific Name: Eucalyptus gomphocephala
Performance: Easy to grow
Size: Large tree with a maximum height up to 40m
Flower: White
Flowering Time: Birak – Djeran (Jan – Apr)
Natural Distribution: Grows locally in the Perth region
- Eucalyptus gomphocephala – felicityspear (CC BY-NC 4.0).jpg
- Eucalyptus gomphocephala – Koala The Scientist (CC BY-NC 4.0)
- Eucalyptus gomphocephala – Massimo Urso (CC BY-NC 4.0).jpg
- Western Ringtail Possum – (C)Ry Beaver
Growing at a Glance
See Growing Guide for more detail
Position: Suitable for a sunny position.
Watering: A waterwise, drought-hardy plant.
Feeding: Fertiliser not required.
Pruning: Generally not needed.
Growing Guide
Invited Guests
This provides habitat for Invertebrates, Birds, Reptiles, Frogs, and Mammals
- Habitat and Food for Invertebrates
- Habitat and Food for Birds
- Habitat and Food for Reptiles
- Habitat for Frogs
- Habitat and Food for Mammals