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Eucalyptus spathulata
Narrow Leaf Gimlet
Swamp MalleePlant Facts
| Scientific Name | Eucalyptus spathulata |
| Principal Common Name | Narrow Leaf Gimlet |
| Common Name(s) | Swamp Mallee |
| Synonym | |
| Description | Small evergreen tree with creamy gold flowers in late spring are followed by small, bell shaped, seed capsules. |
| General Comments | Once established, potentially one of the best small eucalyptus for Phoenix residential landscape |
| Origin | |
| Nativity | Australia |
| Height Range | 0 - 20 FT |
| Spread Range | 0 - 20 FT |
| Flower Showy | Y |
| Warning | |
| Sunset Zones | 5 : 6 : 8 : 9 : 10 : 11 : 12 : 13 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
| USDA Zones | 9a : 9b : 10a : 10b : 11 |
| Leaf Color | Gray-Green |
| Leaf Texture | Fine : Needle-like |
| Form | Small Tree |
| Flower Color | Creamy Gold |
| Flower Time | Spring |
| Months | |
| Ease of Growing | Easy |
| Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
| Soil Preferences | Clay : Loam : Sandy : Well-drained |
| Watering Preferences | Drought Tolerant : Medium : Sparse |
| Outstanding Features | Drought tolerant : Flower : Form : Heat Tolerant : Wet tolerant |
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