Key Benefits
 | Species for smaller gardens |
| Attractive white/yellow flowers |
| Ornamental |
Problem Solving Features
| Good for smaller planting areas |
| Low maintenance |
| Some frost tolerance noted |
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Eucalyptus stowardii Flute-horned mallee |
SUBGENUS SYMPHYOMYRTUS Section Bisectae Subsection Glandulosae Series Erectae Subseries Pedicellatae |
Description: 9-24' x 12-18', 12" annual rainfall. Mallee habit with creamy white/yellow flowers and will survive moderate frost. The unopened flower buds look like little pickles! West Australia.
Culture: Sun, sand, pH 5.5 to 6.4, annual rainfall minimum of 20 inches per year.
Uses: Ornamental, honey production.
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone 9 |
| Type | Small mallee to 24', lignotuber |
| Flower Color | White/slightly yellow |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Native | West Australia |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
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