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Eucalyptus macrocarpa (Mottlecah)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9001295



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Eucalyptus
Species: Eucalyptus macrocarpa
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Tree
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • Spring
Flowering End edit
  • Autumn / Fall
Leaf Colour edit
  • Silver
Leaf Shape edit
  • Elliptic
  • Ovate
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Suitable For edit
  • Architectural
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Wildlife Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Dry
  • Acidic / Peaty
  • Alkaline / Chalky
  • Sandy / Light
  • Poor
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds)
  • Bird - shelter (nesting/thorns)
  • Butterflies (larvae/caterpillar food)
  • Insect Host
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Slug / Snail Resistant
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  brombear (1128)

Plant suggested by: brombear (1128)


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  brombear (1128) wrote on Mar 25 2010
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Grows in open sandy heath from the Gerladtown region of Western Australia. Suited to a hot, dry climate. The foliage on this sprawling silver beauty is as much an attraction as the flowers which are up to 9cm diameter (big for a eucalypt).

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