Blackbutt

FEATURES: Mottled, cream to blue-grey bark sheds in patches in summer and autumn. Young leaves are bluish-green, maturing to shiny dark-green. Clusters of fragrant, white flowers from late autumn to early spring.

CONDITIONS: Suits most soil types. Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates dry periods and coastal conditions.

PLANTING IDEAS AND USES:

• Magnificent feature specimen for parks and large gardens
• Ideal tree for avenue planting
• Farm planting