Eucalyptus remota - Kangaroo Island Mallee Ash

Eucalyptus remota

Kangaroo Island ash

Subgenus EUCALYPTUS

Description: This species has not been widely cultivated, even in Australia. It features smooth bark, a tree or mallee habit, thick, dark green leaves, hemispherical fruits and white flowers. It is very quick growing in sandy, acid type soils. It is suitable for windbreaks or low shade areas and is found native on Kangaroo Island, from Mt. Taylor to Flinders Chase Conservation Park, South Australia.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 8
Type	Variable - Tree to 15 m or mallee to 4 m, lignotuber
Flower Color	White, groups of 9-19
Growth Rate	Fast
Placement	Sun
Culture	Light moisture
Native	South Australia
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Tree to 15 m or mallee to 4 m, variable
	Quick growing in acid, sandy soils
	White flowers

Problem Solving Features

	Best in sandy, acid soils with low fertility
	Low maintenance
	Sun lover
	No fertilizer needed
	Excellent for windbreaks

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*Seed germinates easily with normal methods.

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