Water
Water moderately, especially during dry periods. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. Reduce watering in winter.
Also known as Camden Woolybutt · Paddy's River-Box · Paddy's-River-Box
Camden Woollybutt (Eucalyptus macarthurii) is a medium to tall evergreen tree native to New South Wales, Australia, known for its rough, fibrous bark and attractive foliage.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
90% intensity
Tolerates partial shade.
Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in cooler months.
60% intensity
Prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and clay soils.
50% intensity
Thrives in warm to temperate climates. Protect from hard frosts when young.
70% intensity
Ideal range: 15-25 °C.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
50% intensity
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately, especially during dry periods. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. Reduce watering in winter.
Prune to shape and remove dead or damaged branches. Light pruning can be done after flowering to encourage bushier growth.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring. Can also be propagated from cuttings, though this is less common.
Not typically repotted as it is a large tree. For container-grown specimens, repot every 2-3 years into a larger pot.
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Where Camden Woollybutt (Eucalyptus macarthurii) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Eucalyptus |
| Species | Eucalyptus macarthurii |
Similar in genus Eucalyptus
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