Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucalyptus pulchella White Peppermint, Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Upright
Description:
A medium fast growing Australian native tree. This tree can differ in height depending on the availability of water and soil conditions. Masses of fluffy white flowers appear from Spring through to Summer attracting birds and insects. Multi-stemmed bushy habit and green willow-like foliage. Leaves have a peppermint aroma when crushed. Great for coastal gardens. Grows approx. 15-20m tall x 10-15m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m >10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Foliage Feature / Colour, Fragrant Garden, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Park And Gardens, Wind Break, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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