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Eucalyptus rhodantha

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Eucalyptus rhodantha Rose Mallee, Gum,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Trees Spreading

Description:

Low spreading mallee Eucalypt with silver foliage on horizontal branching. Large bright red flowers with yellow anthers bloom throughout summer and spring. Bud cups are also attractive. Great for attracting nectar feeding birds, as a feature tree and for cut flower and foliage.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

2-4m 2-4m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Bird Attracting, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Habitat, 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: Grey

Flower Colour: Pink

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring, Summer

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: High

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