Eucalyptus burdettiana - Burdett's Mallee

Eucalyptus burdettiana

Burdett's mallee

SUBGENUS
    SYMPHYOMYRTUS
        Section Bisectae
            Subsection Hadrotes

Description: A rare shrub, usually only grows less than 16' and has unusual clusters of pale green, finger-like 2" flower buds followed by large, yellow-green flowers. Smooth gray/brown/white bark and dark green foliage. A species from West Australia, reported in the Fitzgerald River National Park along the side of East Mt. Barren. Lignotuber.

Culture: Clay, sandy loam, pH 5.5 to 6.4, annual rainfall minimum of 14 inches per year.

Uses: Ornamental, drought tolerant, large flowers on a small shrub, suitable for containers, hedges, windbreaks, coastal area plantings.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 9
Type	Small mallee to 16', lignotuber
Flower Color	Yellow-green
Growth Rate	Slow
Placement	Sun
Soil type	Sandy loam, clay
Soil Moisture (minimum)	380 mm (14.6") per year
Native	West Australia
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	A very small species only to 16'
	Unique, pale yellow-green flowers - a color not frequently seen with Eucalyptus
	Suitable for container

Problem Solving Features

	Attractive accent plant
	Low moisture needs
	Rock garden candidate

Pricing - See Price List Here

* Seed germinates best if sown on the surface of the media. Germination 2-3 weeks at 70-75 degrees F. No pre-treatment needed. 130 seeds per gram.

Last update Saturday April 23, 2005 03:58 PM

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