Eucalyptus cneorifolia - Kangaroo Island narrow-leaved mallee

Eucalyptus cneorifolia

Kangaroo Island narrow-leaved mallee

SUBGENUS
    SYMPHYOMYRTUS
        Section Bisectae
           subseries Fusiformes

Description: A small mallee type to 15' with white flowers. This species is used primarily for oil extraction and is often cultivated for the attractive foliage. It is quick growing, suitable for windbreaks and erosion control and does well on limestone type soils. It is a rare species from Kangaroo Island and has no closely related species.

Culture: Sun, well drained acid or alkaline soil, sandy loam, low moisture requirement.

Uses: Shrub or small tree, oil production, ornamental, windbreaks, coastal area plantings, essential oils, cut flowers, foliage and fruits.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 9
Type	Small tree or mallee to 16', lignotuber
Flower Color	White
Growth Rate	Moderate
Placement	Sun
Culture	Low to moderate moisture
Native	South Australia
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Small mallee to 16'
	White flowers and attractive foliage
	Rare species

Problem Solving Features

	Attractive accent plant or tree
	Low moisture/fertilizer needs
	Good for erosion control/windbreaks

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*Seed germinates easily with normal methods.

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