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Government of Western Australia Whiteman Park

Coastal blackbutt
Eucalyptus todtiana

Another common tree species is the pricklybark, or coastal blackbutt, which is found in most areas of the Park.

This eucalyptus can be distinguished from other trees by its somewhat elegant spreading habit. It has distinct, rounded gumnuts that differ vastly from the bell shaped ‘honky nuts’ of the marri.

White to cream flowers bloom from January to April, with the commencement of its flowering season made obvious by the number of birds that flock to feed on the flowers and their nectar.

INFORMATION
FamilyMyrtaceae
Scientific name

Eucalyptus todtiana

Noongar namedwutta
Common namecoastal blackbutt, pricklybark
Growthtree
Height

2m - 8m (sometimes up to 15m)

Conservation statusNot threatened
Florabase profile Grow it at home
Eucalyptus todtiana aerial in bloom WEB BANNER