Eucalyptus nova anglica - New England Peppermint, Black Peppermint

Eucalyptus nova anglica

New England Peppermint, Black Peppermint

Description: In the wild, this species often grows with other snow gums and is frost hardy. The foliage is bright, shiny green and narrow. Clusters of small white flowers are produced in summer. The bark is rough, reddish brown to gray and furrowed. Reported to be very hardy with good recovery from cold damage at -12 F. Native to the area of Nowendoc New South Wales in cold, swampy flats.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 8
Type	Tree 45' (15 m), lignotuber
Flower Color	White
Growth Rate	Moderate
Placement	Sun
Culture	Moderate moisture
Native	New South Wales
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Medium tree 40-60'
	Moderate growing species
	Reported to be somewhat cold hardy

Problem Solving Features

	Smaller tree size for back of the border
	Low maintenance
	Somewhat cold hardy
	Loves sunny position
	No fertilizer needed
	Does well in cold, moist conditions

Pricing - See Price List Here

*Seed germinates easily with normal methods.

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