Eucalyptus shirleyi
SHIRLEY'S SILVER LEAF IRONBARK
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
12m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Origins: Australia, QLD

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Eucalyptus shirleyi
SHIRLEY'S SILVER LEAF IRONBARK
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
12m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: cream

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring, early autumn to late autumn

Leaves: silver-grey

Bark & Stems: grey & black fissured bark, crooked stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush & mediterranean designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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