Eucalyptus cladocalyx
Sugar gum · also Sugargum, Sugar-gum, Sugar-gum-tree
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This tree is known for its striking, smooth bark that peels away in patches to reveal a mosaic of cream, grey, and brown underneath. It grows tall and straight, providing ample shade with its dense canopy of narrow, elongated leaves. The foliage emits a pleasant, aromatic scent, especially noticeable on warm days. During the flowering season, it produces clusters of small, creamy-white blossoms that attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and birds. This tree is drought-tolerant and thrives in well-drained soils, making it a resilient choice for urban landscapes.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 1,9411.3%—5.6 in
- 4930.10%35 yr18 in
Traits
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Mature height
- 40–80 ft
- Canopy spread
- 45–60 ft
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Water needs
- Low
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- Moderate
- Blooms
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
Trunk diameters across every city: median 7.5 in, mean 8.5 in, 90th percentile 18 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Other Eucalyptus in the catalogue
57 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
