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, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Myrtlepest And Disease Rust
Cultural Notes: Water deeply for the first year. Water 1-2 times per week during dry periods whilst establishing. Feed with a suitable fertiliser in autumn and spring. Mulch annually to conserve water and assist with weed suppression. Healthy plants should have no pest and disease issues.
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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