Origin: New South Wales.
Habit: Medium sized, narrow domed, evergreen tree. Fast growing; it can attain dimensions of 8-12m high x 4-6m wide at maturity.
Description: Thick lanceolate or falcate leaves are concolorous, dull bluish-green. Bark is brown to yellow-brown, tessellated and soft with a rough and flaky texture. A profuse show of white-cream flowers appears from August to October.
Tolerances: Adaptable to a range of climatic conditions and soils, having a high tolerance to drought and waterlogged conditions.
Notes: Requiring low maintenance, it can be affected by frosts when young. An ornamental species it is a good choice for medium sized sites. Species susceptible to sap sucking and foliar feeding insects.
Root space: Based on mature size tree would require approximately 28m2 area or 17m3 root volume (crown projection method).
Availability: Uncommon, available from specialist nurseries.
Ref: Brooker, M. I. H., & Kleinig, D. A. (1990) Field guide to eucalypts: Volume 1, Inkata Press, Australia.
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November 27, 2006
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