Very short and spreading, vine-like bush is suitible for ground cover in rocky, dry areas. Leaves are 2 inches long, pointed and offset by red bark. In late spring little .5 inch yellow flowers bloom from buds with pointed caps. […]
Eucalyptus nicholii ( Nichol’s Willow-Leafed Peppermint )
This willowy variety has a straight, reddish brown trunk and a wide crown. Slim 3 to 5 inch leaves of light green grow with whitish flowers and tiny seed capsules. The sent of its foliage when crushed resembles peppermint. Well […]
Eucalyptus melliodora ( Rosea Eucalyptus )
This tall, straight growing variety has weeping branches and a full top. It features 2 to 6 inch gray-green, cresent-shaped leaves and tan bark that flakes with age. Bees are drawn to its pink, honey-scented 1.5 inch flower clusters that […]
Eucalyptus megacornuta ( Big Horned Eucalyptus )
This medium sized, bushy tree can have multiple or single gray to tan trunks. Shiny, brassy green leaves along with its bright green 1.5 inch long flowers that grow from finger-like buds and claw-shaped seed capsules are often popular with […]
Eucalyptus maculata ( Maculata Eucalyptus )
Strong straight tree branching large at the top. Leaves grow to about 6 inches long and the bark is grey with dark red to violet spots. This variety is not usually grown for its small white, clustered flowers. The foliage […]
Eucalyptus macrocarpa ( Macrocarpa Eucalyptus )
This short, ornamental variety grows erratically and does well if not overwatered which may cause the leaves to turn black. Under normal conditions the leaves are dusty, light blue, 2 to 5 inches, round and come to a point. Ball-shape […]
Eucalyptus leucoxylon ( White Ironbark )
This variety has quite a range in hight and has open, pendulous branches. Dusty green, 3 to 6 inch leaves are cresent-shaped accompanied by white flowers and small goblet-shaped seed pods. It is also tolerent of many soil types, wind […]
Eucalyptus lehmannii ( Max Watson Bushy Yate )
Small, dense tree with a flat top grows compact and low to the ground. Characterized by 2 inch light green, oval leaves that often turn red in summer. Bright green flowers grow in grow in 4 inch round, bunches from […]
Eucalyptus kruseana ( Kruse’s Mellee )
This low, angular shrub has 1 inch dusty blue leaves and small yellow flowers. Seed capsules are .5 inches and acorn shaped. The foliage of nearly all species has a strong pungent odor similar to menthol. Well drained soil is […]
Eucalyptus grossa ( Coarse-flowered Mallee )
This spreading, dense shrub with multiple trunks has thick, dark green, wet-looking leaves are about 3 inches across. Yellow flowers bloom in clusters from cylindrical buds. It can also be pruned to form a hedge. The foliage of nearly all […]