Eucalyptus oleosa Giant mallee

Eucalyptus oleosa

Giant mallee, Red mallee, Red morrell

SUBGENUS
    SYMPHYOMYRTUS
        Section Bisectae
            Subsection Destitutae
               Series Subulatae

Description: This species is from South Australia is very hardy, drought and frost resistant. It is a mallee or small tree from 9-36' tall with smooth, gray deciduous bark that is somewhat flaky. Leaves are deep green in color and shaped like a lance. Flowers are creamy white to pale yellow and appear in clusters on attractive yellow pods.

Culture: Sun, acid pH, sandy loam, 8" minimum annual rainfall.

Uses: Hedge, honey, salt tolerant.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 8
Type	Mallee 9-36', lignotuber
Flower Color	White
Growth Rate	Moderate
Native	South Australia, NSW, Vic, WA
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Mallee 9-36'
	Moderate growth rate
	White flowers
	Does well in cultivation
	Drought and frost resistant

Problem Solving Features

	Performs well with moderate moisture or drought conditions
	Low maintenance
	Moderate size species for home garden landscape
	Attractive flowers
	No fertilizer needed
	Frost resistant

Pricing - See Price List Here

*Seed germinates easily with normal methods. 76-169 seeds per gram.

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