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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