Eucalyptus camphora - Broad Leaved Sally

Eucalyptus camphora ssp camphora

Broad-leaved Sally

Description: The leaves on this species are somewhat reddish in color and rich in essential oils. The bark is gray-brown to almost black in color and peels at the trunk. One of the best features of this species is its ability to do well in poor clay soils and withstand prolonged water-logging. It grows in the valleys and marshes of the mountain regions of New South Wales to southern Victoria. This species has done fairly well for us here in our Zone 6, even in shade. Food source for Koala browse. Suitable for slightly saline sites (ECe 200-400 mS/m.

Culture: Water logged soils, poor clay soils, acid pH

Uses: Ornamental, shade, water logged sites, aromatherapy, essential oils, fragrant leaves, cut foliage, shade tolerant, Koala browse.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 8
Type	Small tree or mallee to 30', lignotuber
Flower Color	White
Growth Rate	Moderate
Placement	Sun
Culture	Moderate moist to water-logged
Native	New South Wales, Victoria
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Has done fairly well wintering over in Zone 6
	Camphor scented leaves
	Small size 30'

Problem Solving Features

	Excellent for clay soils
	Withstands water-logged soils
	Shade tolerant

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*Seed germinates easily with normal methods. Approximately 9 days for total germination. Typical germination rate 721 per gram.

Updated Friday October 15, 2004 04:53 PM

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