{"product_id":"moort-eucalyptus-platypus","title":"Moort - Eucalyptus platypus","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoort (\u003cem\u003eEucalyptus platypus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a West Australian gum that grows wide and branched low down, usually 5m to 8m tall and as wide, with slightly twisted branches and grey bark that peels in little strips to tan-brown beneath. Large fluffy cream-yellow blossoms open in spring or, more usually, late summer. It is frost hardy, drought tolerant and has proved very adaptable in gardens across Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in clay, sand, rocky ground and occasionally soggy soils, and puts up with urban pollution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e A hardy gum that copes with cold winters and dry spells once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNectar-rich flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fluffy cream-yellow blossoms are loved by wildlife and prized by beekeepers for honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA useful windbreak.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its wide, low-branched habit makes a dense barrier against wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible in shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e It coppices well, so it can be cut hard back and kept as a low tree, a feature shrub or even a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart in a row to build a dense, wide barrier. Moort's low branching fills the gaps at ground level that many gums leave open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental garden tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give a single tree about 6m of space to spread. The peeling bark and twisted branches look good in winter, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoppiced feature shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut it hard back on a cycle and it makes a bushy, low feature plant instead of a tall tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Moort in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Though it comes from the south west corner of Western Australia, it is frost hardy, drought tolerant and has proved very adaptable across Australia. It suits Mediterranean, warm temperate, cool temperate and arid or semi-arid gardens. Note that moort is proving to have weed potential on the Eyre Peninsula, so if you live there please check with your local council before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most free-draining soil types suit it, including clay, sand and rocky ground. It also copes with the occasional soggy patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch around the plant and water regularly while it establishes, which takes around 12 weeks, and again through extended dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you prefer a single trunk to a branched one, shape it carefully while young. To keep it low, coppice it by cutting hard back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Moort as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical way to plant a windbreak, since a row needs many plants. The 200mm pots give you a taller start for a feature tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tubes come from our grower, who does not always have them. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gum-trees\"\u003eGum trees and eucalypts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants for windbreaks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-for-windy-conditions-2025-top-garden-picks\"\u003ePlants for windy conditions and how to build a windbreak\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ePlants that attract birds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does moort grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually 5m to 8m tall and wide, varying with location. It is a big spreading plant, so give it room or coppice it to keep it smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it small?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Moort coppices well, so you can cut it hard back to hold it as a low tree or even a hedge. Plan the cutting cycle from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Eucalyptus leaves contain oils that can upset dogs and cats if eaten, so it is not a pet friendly choice for gardens where animals chew foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790322172223,"sku":"EUC-PLA-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790322237759,"sku":"EUC-PLA-200MM-P6","price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/moort-eucalyptus-platypus.jpg?v=1792206256","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/moort-eucalyptus-platypus","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}