Eucalyptus Botryoides - Bangalay/Southern Mahogany

Eucalyptus botryoides, commonly known as Bangalay or Southern Mahogany, is a hardy coastal eucalypt native to southeastern Australia. It's known for its rough, fibrous bark, glossy green leaves, and resilience in tough conditions. Bangalay is a great choice for coastal windbreaks, habitat restoration, and larger landscapes, offering shade, wildlife habitat, and timber potential.

The timber is dense, durable, and reddish-brown, making it highly valued for a range of practical applications. It has a straight grain with a coarse texture and is known for its natural resistance to decay and termites, which makes it a good choice for outdoor and structural uses.

🌳 Height:
15–30 metres (can be smaller in poor soils or exposed sites)

🌿 Width:
8–15 metres

🔧 Uses:

• Coastal windbreaks
• Shelterbelts and erosion control
• Habitat restoration
• Shade tree
• Hardwood timber (used for construction, fencing, and firewood)

🌱 Ideal growing conditions:

• Full sun
• Moist, well-drained sandy or loamy soils
• Thrives in coastal and near-coastal environments

💪 Tolerates:

• Poor, sandy soils
• Coastal winds
• Occasional waterlogging

💧 Drought hardy:
Yes — once established, it can handle dry periods

❄️ Frost tolerant:
Moderate — tolerates light to moderate frost

🧂 Salt tolerant:
Moderate — performs well in coastal conditions, including exposure to salt-laden winds