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Eucalyptus angulosa Kwaral, Ridge-fruited mallee |
SUBGENUS SYMPHYOMYRTUS Section Dumaria Series Incrassatae |
Description: This is a small mallee type species growing to 6-15' x 9-21'. The bark is generally smooth with some decorticated strips of rough bark on lower stems. The bark color ranges from pale gray, to gray-brown, white to pinkish to a copper color in the upper branches. The flowers occur in groups of 3 to 7, color ranges from creamy white to pale yellow and sometimes rarely pale pink. Eucalyptus angulosa is generally considered a coastal species with very coarse leaves, buds and fruit.
Culture: Loam or sandy loam type soil, pH 5.5 to 6.4, low moisture needs, 10" annual rainfall.
Uses: Ornamental, somewhat rare species.
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone 8 |
| Type | Mallee to 15', lignotuber |
| Flower Color | Creamy white |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Placement | Sun |
| Culture | Low to moderate moisture |
| Native | West Australia, South Australia |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
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