Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucalyptus preissiana Bell Fruited Mallee, Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs, Trees Shrub Like
Description:
A small fast growing Australian native tree or large shrub that tolerates sandy clay soils. This tree can differ in height depending on the availability of water and soil conditions. Masses of fluffy yellow flowers appear from Spring through to Summer attracting birds and insects, followed by red bell-shaped fruit. Multi-stemmed bushy habit and pale-green, blue tipped oval-shaped leaves. Great for coastal gardens and large containers. Grows approx. 2-3m tall x 2-5m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Clay, Sandy, Well Drained