Key Benefits
 | Small species for home gardens |
| Attractive foliage and flowers |
| Low moisture requirements |
Problem Solving Features
| Does well in acid soils |
| Low nutrient needs |
| Low maintenance |
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Eucalyptus kessellii Jurdacuttup mallee |
Description: A small tree or mallee species to 10m (30') found in various coastal and sub-coastal areas in West Australia, including Jurdacuttup. The bark is rough in texture, although it can be smooth on smaller mallees. Juvenile foliage is usually a dull, gray-green and reminds me of the foliage of E. polyanthemos, although the stems on E. kessellii are an attractive red. Adult foliage is usually a shiny green. Flowers are creamy white and in groups of 3 or 7 and have diamond shaped buds.
Climate data:
Culture: Full sun, well drained acid soil, gravel soils, sandy loam.
Uses: Small landscaping species, ornamental, attractive foliage.
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone |
| Type | Mallee (small tree) to 30' with lignotuber |
| Flower Color | white |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Placement | Sun |
| Soil | Acid, sand or sandy loam, gravels |
| Culture | annual rainfall - probably 20" or less |
| Native | West Australia |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
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