Key Benefits
 | Small species |
| Unusual narrow spiral leaves |
Problem Solving Features
| Good for small gardens |
| Low moisture needs |
| Low maintenance |
| Eucalyptus longicornis ssp
cylindroidea Eucalyptus longicornis ssp corvina
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Eucalyptus longicornis (mallee form) |
SUBGENUS SYMPHYOMYRTUS Section Bisectae Subsection Destitutae Series Subulatae |
Description: I'm honestly not sure which species we have seed for, other than it is noted as mallee form. ssp corvina is a mallee or rarely a tree to 8 m (24') with lignotuber. Adult leaves are glossy green, flowers are white and is only known from the Ravensthorpe area of West Australia.
ssp cylindroidea is a tree or large mallee to 8 m (24') from the Mt. Ney to Salmon Gums area, north, north-east of Esperance.
Culture: Sun, well drained acid pH soil.
Uses: Ornamental for smaller landscapes
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone 9 |
| Type | Mallee to 24', lignotuber |
| Flower Color | White |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Culture | Low moisture |
| Native | West Australia |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
Key Benefits
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Monday November 14, 2005 09:21 PM
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