Manna Gum
Eucalyptus viminalis
Also known as Ribbon Gum, White Gum, Manna-gum-tree
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A fast-growing Australian eucalyptus with attractive peeling white bark and narrow aromatic foliage. It produces clusters of small white flowers in late spring and is highly drought-tolerant once established.
Why grow it
Eucalyptus viminalis grows faster than many other eucalyptus species suited to temperate climates, making it useful where rapid screening or biomass is needed. Its narrow foliage and graceful habit distinguish it from broader-leaved eucalypts, and the peeling bark provides winter interest without requiring the same scale as larger species. Once established, it demands little supplemental water compared to deciduous trees in similar climates.
Watch out for
Young trees may require staking or wind protection in exposed sites, as rapid growth can outpace stem lignification. The heavy leaf litter and allelopathic compounds typical of eucalypts can inhibit understory plantings, so spacing from other plantings should account for this. Branches can be brittle under ice or heavy wet snow, particularly in trees grown outside their native range.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Myrtaceae
Native Range
southeastern Australia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A fast-growing Australian eucalyptus with attractive peeling white bark and narrow aromatic foliage. It produces clusters of small white flowers in late spring and is highly drought-tolerant once established.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Manna Gum grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Eucalyptus viminalis grows faster than many other eucalyptus species suited to temperate climates, making it useful where rapid screening or biomass is needed. Its narrow foliage and graceful habit distinguish it from broader-leaved eucalypts, and the peeling bark provides winter interest without requiring the same scale as larger species. Once established, it demands little supplemental water compared to deciduous trees in similar climates.
Watch out for
Young trees may require staking or wind protection in exposed sites, as rapid growth can outpace stem lignification. The heavy leaf litter and allelopathic compounds typical of eucalypts can inhibit understory plantings, so spacing from other plantings should account for this. Branches can be brittle under ice or heavy wet snow, particularly in trees grown outside their native range.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Myrtaceae
Native Range
southeastern Australia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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