Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucalyptus radiata Narrow Leaved Peppermint, Forth River Peppermint, Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Broad Domed, Dense, Open Canopy, Oval, Upright
Description:
Australian native medium to tall tree with highly aromatic leaves and commercially grown for oil production. Suitable for planting in open spaces as a feature tree.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Erosion Control, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Fragrant Garden, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Park And Gardens, Verge, Wind Break, Native Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Myrtlepest And Disease Rust
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, Grey
Flower Colour: Cream, Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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