🌿 Eucalyptus viminalis

Manna Gum / Ribbon Gum

Eucalyptus viminalis, known as Manna Gum, is a tall, elegant Australian eucalypt recognised for its smooth, pale bark, long, drooping leaves, and graceful open canopy. One of the most iconic gums of south‑eastern Australia, it produces sweet “manna” sap that attracts birds, insects, and mammals — including koalas, for whom it is a preferred food source.

⭐ Key Features

• Smooth, pale bark that sheds in long ribbons

• Long, narrow, pendulous blue‑green leaves

• Creamy-white summer flowers

• Fast-growing and highly adaptable

• Excellent for wildlife, especially koalas

• Strong visual impact in large landscapes

📏 Size & Habit

• Height: 30–50 m

• Width: 10–20 m

• Habit: Tall, upright tree with an open, spreading crown

🌿 Foliage & Bark

• Juvenile foliage: Opposite, green, broadly lance-shaped

• Adult foliage: Long, narrow, pendulous blue‑green leaves

• Bark: Smooth white to pale grey; sheds in long ribbons, revealing fresh cream or yellowish patches

🌼 Flowers

• Season: Mainly summer

• Colour: Creamy-white clusters

• Benefits: Nectar-rich; supports birds, insects, and other wildlife

🌱 Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Prefers deep, moist soils but tolerates a range of conditions

• Drought tolerance: Moderate

• Frost tolerance: Good

• Wind tolerance: Strong once established

🌳 Landscape Uses

• Large gardens, farms, and rural properties

• Shelterbelts and windbreaks

• Habitat and revegetation projects

• Creeklines, gullies, and moist sites

• Iconic feature tree for spacious landscapes

🌱 Why Grow Eucalyptus viminalis?

A classic Australian gum with beautiful bark, graceful foliage, and exceptional wildlife value. Ideal for large properties and naturalistic plantings where its full size and beauty can be appreciated.