MYRTACEAE

Swamp Gum, Black Gum or Marrawah Gum

 

10.0m - 50.0m (1000-5000cm) 

"Umbels" usually with 4-7 flowers 

Woody capsule 

A straggling tree or a tall tree 

 

Coastal Vegetation; Dry Eucalypt Forest and Woodland; Heath; Wet Eucalypt Forest 

Widespread in woodlands and forests on swampy ground. Frequent on coastal sandy heaths and sometimes forms pure stands on badly drained soils; occasional on well drained soils in mixed eucalypt forest. 

Exposed; Moist; Rocky; Waterlogged; Windy 

Hardy 

Clay; Fertile; Loam; Poor; Poorly-drained; Sandy; Well-drained 

Useful for planting in wet areas and to provide dense shade. A lso as a second line planting for coastal conditions. IProduces valuable hardwood timber, which is also good for firewood. Not suitable below powerlines. 

Collect capsules and store in paper bags until valves open to release seed. separate seed by sieving 

Standard 

10 years at 4oC 

650 

6-8 weeks to pricking out. 

2-4 weeks 

Yes 

 

 

No