Eucalyptus polybractea - Blue-leaved Mallee

Eucalyptus polybractea

Blue-leaved mallee

Description: This species is primarily used for commercial distillation of Eucalyptus oil and produces bushy new growth when cut back to the ground. It has the ability to re-grow repeatedly after harvesting. The flowers are white, juvenile leaves are linear to lanceolate and slightly glaucous. The adult leaves are narrow lanceolate, bluish gray to bluish green and the same color on each side of the leaf. Suitable for moderate saline sites (ECe 400-800 mS/m.

Culture: Sun, acid pH soils, loam, sand, sandy loam, 19" annual rainfall.

Uses: Ornamental plantings, hedges or windbreaks, essential oils, perfumed foliage, frost resistant plant.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 9
Type	Small tree to 30' (10 m), lignotuber
Flower Color	White
Growth Rate	Moderate
Native	New South Wales, Victoria
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	High oil content
	Moderate growth rate
	Mature size up to 30'

Problem Solving Features

	Excellent species for oil content
	Good re-growth after pruning
	Small size suited for smaller gardens
	Likes sun
	No fertilizer needed

Pricing - See Price List Here

*Seed germinates easily with normal methods. Approximately 835 seeds per gram.

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