Eucalyptus obliqua (Messmate Stringybark)

Name: Eucalyptus obliqua (Messmate Stringybark)
SKU: EucleuED-1-1-2-1-1
Availability: OutOfStock

Eucalyptus obliqua

Eucalyptus obliqua “Messmate Stringybark” for Sale Melbourne

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Eucalyptus obliqua, commonly known as Messmate Stringybark, is one of Australia’s tallest and most iconic native trees. Native to the forests of Victoria and Tasmania, this magnificent eucalyptus is admired for its towering stature, distinctive fibrous bark and lush green canopy. Highly valued as both a landscape specimen and an important habitat tree, Messmate Stringybark provides excellent shade while supporting native birds, insects and wildlife. Hardy, long-lived and well suited to Melbourne and Victorian conditions, Eucalyptus obliqua is an outstanding choice for acreage, parks, revegetation projects and expansive landscapes.

Growing Information

Feature	Details
Botanical Name	Eucalyptus obliqua
Common Name	Messmate Stringybark
Plant Type	Large native shade tree
Mature Height	30–60 metres
Mature Width	15–25 metres
Position	Full sun
Soil	Well-drained loam, clay or sandy soils
Water Requirements	Low once established
Growth Rate	Moderate to fast
Frost Tolerance	High
Drought Tolerance	Good once established
Best Uses	Parks, acreage, revegetation, shelterbelts, feature tree, large landscapes

Eucalyptus obliqua is an impressive native tree that delivers exceptional scale, beauty and environmental value. Its characteristic rough stringybark trunk provides year-round texture, while the broad canopy creates welcome shade across large spaces. Naturally resilient and easy to establish, Messmate Stringybark thrives in a wide range of Australian conditions with minimal maintenance. Whether planted as a feature tree on rural properties or incorporated into conservation and revegetation projects, this iconic eucalyptus offers lasting landscape impact for generations.

Why You’ll Love It

Why Choose Messmate Stringybark?	Benefit
Iconic Australian species	One of Australia’s tallest gums
Distinctive stringybark	Rugged natural character
Excellent shade tree	Large, spreading canopy
Wildlife friendly	Supports birds and pollinators
Hardy native tree	Thrives in Victorian conditions
Low maintenance	Easy to establish and grow
Long-lived specimen	Generations of landscape value
Ideal for large properties	Perfect for parks and acreage

$86.25 – $162.25 inc. GST

SKU: EucleuED-1-1-2-1-1 Categories: Eucalyptus Trees, 2026 Tree Stock List, Backyard Plants, Evergreen Feature Trees, Feature Trees, Native Plants, Native Trees, Shop Plants Online, Shrubs

Delivery Information
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Melbourne Metro deliveries cost $55.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

The Mornington Peninsula ** Mt Eliza to Portsea ** and Geelong deliveries cost $77.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

Outer Melbourne / Semi Regional deliveries cost $165.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 7 business days.

Regional Victoria deliveries cost between $264.00 – $330.00
Expect your delivery to arrive between 3 and 7 business days.

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