Cup Gum

Eucalyptus cosmophylla

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A small smooth-barked tree that can grow as single or multi-stemmed. It has many benefits including shade, shelter and habitat for many species of native wildlife. The cream-coloured flowers, arranged in groups of three, attract many birds, insects and butterflies.

Form
Tree
Height
3.0 - 8.0m
Spread
5.0 - 10m
Flowering time
Autumn
Winter
Flower colour
Yellow
Light requirements
Full sun
Part shade
Soil type
Sandy
Loam
Clay
Landscape setting
Plains
Hills
Tolerates
Frost resistant
Drought

Provides an excellent habitat for wildlife. Flowers are a food source for possums, sugar gliders, large, medium and small native birds and insects. Attracts insect eating birds. Nesting and refuge sites for native birds and mammals. Small reptiles utilise for habitat and insect hunting. Native bee attracting. Attracts nectar eating birds and insects for food and habitat. Bark is habitat for microbats in older trees. Butterfly food source. Fruits are a food source for parrots.

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