Eucalyptus macrocarpa - Mottlecah, Rose of the West

Eucalyptus macrocarpa

Mottlecah, Rose of the West

SUBGENUS
    SYMPHYOMYRTUS
        Section Bisectae
           Series Curviptera

Description: This West Australia species is grown for the large (up to 4" diameter) flowers that are bright red to pink. The juvenile and adult leaves are silvery in color, about 6 x 3 inches long. Attractive shedding yellowish-brown bark. Tends to look somewhat on the "frizzled" side, so pruning is helpful. This is a frequently requested plant from us and we only have them for a limited time during the year! (Usually late spring before our summer humidity arrives). Our humidity does not allow us to grow them to any size. Average 6' x 6' and flowering in 5 years.

This species requires special cultural conditions:

Culture: Sun, well-drained slightly acidic soil, 14" annual rainfall, low humidity, frost free climate

Uses: Ornamental, grown for the large reddish flowers!

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 9
Type	Small mallee shrub to 10' (3m), lignotuber
Flower Color	Red to pink
Growth Rate	Slow
Native	West Australia
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Beautiful large red flowers
	Silvery blue/gray leaves
	Does well in a large container

Problem Solving Features

	Extremely attractive focal point when in bloom
	Excellent for dry soils
	Low maintenance
	No fertilizer
	Extremely low moisture needs
	Excellent for arid areas

Pricing - See Price List Here

*Seed germinates easily with normal methods. About 25 seeds per gram.

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