Eucalyptus oleosa
OIL MALLEE, RED MALLEE
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: medium soil salinity, light frost
12m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Eucalyptus oleosa
OIL MALLEE, RED MALLEE
Myrtaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: medium soil salinity, light frost
12m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: cream

Flowering Time: early winter to late spring

Leaves: grey-green

Bark & Stems: grey-brown fibrous, flaky, peeling in ribbons, white-brown below and smooth branches, rough stocking


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush, coastal & mediterranean designs

Uses: shade tree, informal screen, coppice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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