Spotted Gum (Maculata)

The Spotted Gum (Maculata) has dark green foliage and inconspicuous white flowers, with a moderate amount of conspicuous black fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the winter, with fruit and seed production starting in the spring and continuing until summer. Leaves are retained year to year. The Spotted Gum (Maculata) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Spotted Gum (Maculata) will reach up to 75 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 40 feet.

The Spotted Gum (Maculata) is usually not commercially available except under contract. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have high vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below 19°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.