Eucalyptus orbifolia: Round-leaved mallee

Eucalyptus orbifolia

Round Leaved Mallee

SUBGENUS
    SYMPHYOMYRTUS
        Section Bisectae
           Series Curviptera
                Subseries Orbifoliae

Description: This is a mallee or small bushy shrub up to 15'. The leaves are rounded, gray-green in color and somewhat thick. Young bark stem color is a smooth red, older bark curls off in strips to reveal a green and cream color bark. It is known for it "minniritchie" bark traits. The flowers are yellow and appear on bell-shaped pods. This species is good for dry areas and climates.

Culture: Sun, well drained, acid soil pH, sandy loam, 10" annual rainfall.

Uses: Ornamental plantings, honey production, cut flowers, foliage and fruits, frost resistant, wind resistant.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 9
Type	Small specimen to 15' (5 m), lignotuber
Flower Color	Yellow
Growth Rate	Slow
Native	West Australia
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Small specimen to 15'
	Mallee habit with multiple stems
	Attractive "minniritchi" bark trait
	Drought tolerant
	Attractive rounded green leaves

Problem Solving Features

	Small size suited for smaller landscape projects
	Low water use
	Low maintenance
	No fertilizer needed
	Drought resistant

Pricing - See Price List Here

*Seed germinates easily with normal methods.

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