Eucalyptus macrocarpa

+ Add

Desert Malee

 
Plant photo of: Eucalyptus macrocarpa
Previous Photo     Next Photo
Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This small shrub will grow 4-15' high and has a light green bark with grayish/blue leaves. It produces pink, white, red, or yellow/white flowers that grow right on the branch instead of stems.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

n/a

 

Special Uses

Fire Resistant

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

The water needs of plants and lawns change dramatically throughout the year.

Visit the watering guide in the watering tips section for more information.