Mallee

Mallee

Eucalyptus orbifolia

Description

This charming tree has a unique vibe! It's a multi-stemmed mallee, so it can grow in a cluster of smaller trees. In winter to spring, it blooms with stunning yellow-cream flowers that'll attract all sorts of birds to your yard. The leaves are a gorgeous oval shape and a lovely grey-green colour. But the real showstopper is its bark - 'minnirichi' bark that's reddish in colour and starts peeling, curling up to reveal lighter under-bark.

Plant Details

📏 Growth & Size

Height: 8m
Width: 6m
Growth Habit: Evergreen, Spreading
Plant Type: Small tree

â˜€ī¸ Growing Conditions

Light: Sunny
Soil Type: Sandy, Sandy loam
Soil Moisture: Dry, Well-drained
Climate Zone: Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

🌸 Flowers & Wildlife

Flower Color: Cream, Yellow
Flowering Time: Spring, Winter
Attracts: Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

â„šī¸ Additional Info

Family: Myrtaceae
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost
Special Uses: Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Bird nesting plant
Suitable For: Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant