| Tree |
Eucalyptus radiata
Narrow-leafed Peppermint Gum
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| Description | This native Australian tree forms a wide canopy with dark green leaves which have a peppermint scent when crushed. The bark is grey or grey-brown and is quite fibrous and finely fissured. Often the branches develop a pendulous habit to the foliage as the tree gets older. It is a beautiful tree with small creamy white flowers borne from October to January. | ||
| Foliage |
Evergreen
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| Form |
Oval
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| Mature Size | 15-20 x 8-12m | ||
| Uses | Can be used in Parks and Gardens. Great for larger gardens and large landscapes. Great native addition that can be used for habitat for birds and insects. This form of eucalypt is one of the varieties used in essential oil production and is also known as a source of food for the Koala. | ||
| Position & Soil | It can tolerate both highly fertile organic soils to very poor infertile soils. Does prefer full sun but can handle part shade. | ||
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| Pot sizes in production |
• 40cm/27L (1.8-2.0m) |
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| Substitutes |
• Acacia pendula • Agonis flexuosa • Eucalyptus mannifera • Eucalyptus mannifera maculosa • Eucalyptus pauciflora • Eucalyptus risdonii • Eucalyptus rubida • Geijera parviflora |
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