Eucalyptus megacornuta

Eucalyptus megacornuta

Warty Yate

SUBGENUS
    SYMPHYOMYRTUS
        Section Bisectae
            Subsection Hadrotes

Description: Another West Australia species with yellow-green flowers. This one grows to about 30' and has smooth gray to brownish bark. If you wanted to call this the "Gherkin" tree, that's fine as the unique fruiting buds resemble the "Gherkin" pickles, quite unique! The large yellow-green flowers are borne in profusion but somewhat hidden by the foliage. It does well in most soils with low to moderate rainfall and coastal areas. Suitable for slightly saline sites (ECe 200-400 mS/m.

Culture: Sun, sand, loam, gravel soil, pH 5.5 to 6.4, annual rainfall minimum of 16 inches per year.

Uses: Ornamental plantings, hedges or windbreaks, shade, honey production, planting along coastal areas, screening plants, soil stabilization.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 9
Type	Small tree to 30', no lignotuber
Flower Color	Yellow-green
Growth Rate	Moderate
Native	Mount Desmond West Australia
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Small tree to 30'
	Moderate growth rate
	Attractive yellow-green flowers
	Does well in cultivation

Problem Solving Features

	Low to moderate moisture requirements
	Low maintenance
	Moderate size species for home garden landscape
	Attractive flowers
	No fertilizer needed
	Impress your friends with your "pickle" tree

Pricing - See Price List Here

*Seed germinates easily with normal methods. 163 viable seeds per gram. 98% germination rate.

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