Key Benefits
 | Small mallee |
| Large red, pink or bright yellow flowers |
| Popular specimen |
Problem Solving Features
| Species for full sun |
| Low maintenance |
| Low water requirements |
| No fertilizer needed |
| Moderate growth rate |
| Containers or planters |
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Eucalyptus youngiana Ooldea mallee, Yarldarlba |
SUBGENUS SYMPHYOMYRTUS Section Bisectae Series Curviptera |
Description: A very popular specimen due to its beautiful large, red or yellow flowers.
The species is from Southern Australia in the Great Victoria Desert.
An open mallee to 24' tall -
huge red or yellow flowers followed by unusual red ridged pods.
Prefers well drained sandy soil -
tolerates drought & lime - frost tender when young.
Culture: Sun, sand, sandy loam, acid pH, 8" annual rainfall.
Uses: Ornamental plantings, firewood, honey production, wind resistant.
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone 9 |
| Type | Small tree or mallee, 8-10 m, lignotuber |
| Flower Color | Large red, pink or bright yellow |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Native | South Australia |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
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