Key Benefits
 | Small species for home gardens |
| Attractive foliage |
| Low moisture requirements |
Problem Solving Features
| Does well in poor soils |
| Low nutrient needs |
| Low maintenance |
| Suitable for hedges |
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Eucalyptus Coronata Crowned mallee |
Subgenus EUCALYPTUS |
Description: A small mallee species to 3m (9') on heath-lands and coastal hills from West Australia in the Fitzgerald River National Park. The bark is smooth pale gray to pale brown. Juvenile leaves are not generally seen. Adult leaves are green and slightly glossy. Flowers occur in groups of three and generally of a yellowish color.
Climate data: Frost tolerant. 10" annual rainfall.
Culture: Full sun, well drained acid soil, gravel soils, sandy loam, .
Uses: Small landscaping species, ornamental, hedging, honey production.
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone |
| Type | Mallee to 9' with lignotuber |
| Flower Color | creamy yellow |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Placement | Sun |
| Soil | Acid, sand or sandy loam, gravels |
| Culture | annual rainfall 10 inches |
| Native | West Australia |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
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