Eucalyptus apiculata - Narrow-Leaved Mallee Ash - Plant Profile
Eucalyptus apiculata
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The Narrow-Leaved Mallee Ash, scientifically known as Eucalyptus apiculata, is a small tree with a compact habit as a Mallee, it typically reaches a height of 4-6 meters and spans a width of 3-4 meters. The tree produces charming flowers in shades white, cream, with recorded blooming periods in January, March, October, and December. Thriving in temperate climates, this species prefers full sun exposure and exhibits moderate frost tolerance while showcasing commendable drought resistance. The Narrow-Leaved Mallee Ash is adaptable to poor soils, particularly those comprised of sandstone.
Description:
Scientific Name: Eucalyptus apiculata
Common Name: Narrow-Leaved Mallee Ash
Family: Myrtaceae
Habit: Small Tree, Mallee
Hight: 4-6m
Width: 3-4m
Flower Colour: White, Cream, Yellow
Flower Time: Recorded in January, March, October and December.
Climate Zone: Temperate to Cool-Temperate
Light: Full sun
Frost Tolerant: somewhat
Drought tolerant: Yes
Soil: Sandstone, poor soils
Garden Styles: Australian Native, Mediterranean or waterwise.
Special Uses: E. apiculata make great productive additions to the garden but should not be planted within 5 m of buildings. Trunks and stems can be harvested for firewood kindling. Due to their hardly nature and underground lignotuber if you cut a few branches off at the base each year they will reshoot. You can then cut and dry the branches for 12 months before using them as kindling in your fireplace or wood burning stove. Harvesting mallees from wild plant populations is an offence under the NSW government National Parks and Wildlife Regulation 2019.
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