Eucalyptus macrocarpa
Desert Malee
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. Eucalyptus varieties are highly combustible.
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
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.