Eucalyptus morrisbyi - Morrisby's Gum

Eucalyptus morrisbyi

Morrisby's Gum

Description: This species is considered as an endangered species, it is found native only in a small, restricted area of SE Tasmania near Hobart. Juvenile leaves are opposite, almost rounded with a scalloped edge, glaucous and slightly discolorous. Adult leaves are alternate and shaped like a lance, gray-green to glaucous. It has a tree type habit, thin gray-green to glaucous leaves, buds and fruits with smooth, light brown bark. Good as an ornamental or as a windbreak.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 9
Type	Medium tree to 49' (15 m), lignotuber
Flower Color	White
Growth Rate	Slow
Placement	Sun
Culture	Moderate moisture
Native	Tasmania
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Medium tree to 49'
	Considered an endangered species
	Found native only in an restricted area of Hobart Tasmania

Problem Solving Features

	Slow growth rate
	Sun lover
	Low maintenance
	No fertilizer needed

Pricing - See Price List Here

*Seed germinates easily with normal methods.

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