Eucalyptus tetraptera

Eucalyptus tetraptera

Square-fruited mallee

Four-winged mallee

SUBGENUS
    SYMPHYOMYRTUS
        Section Dumaria
            Series Tetrapterae

Description: This is a small mallee or shrub to about 12' high. Outstanding specimen! This species features large, 4-sided red pods and has the largest leaf found on any Eucalypt. The leaves are thick and glossy, dark green; bark is smooth gray. The large red flower buds and shiny green leaves, small size and low maintenance really make this one special!

Culture: Sand, pH 5.5 to 6.4, annual rainfall minimum of 16 inches per year.

Uses: ornamental plantings, flowers, foliage and fruit, frost tolerant.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 9
Type	Small specimen to 12' (4 m), lignotuber
Flower Color	Red
Growth Rate	Moderate
Native	West Australia
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Small specimen to 12'
	Mallee or small tree habit
	Attractive buds and flowers
	Drought tolerant

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. 63 viable seeds per gram. 85% germination rate.

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