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Eucalyptus cunninghamii - Cliff Mallee Ash - Plant Profile

Eucalyptus cunninghamii, commonly referred to as Cliff Mallee-ash, is a shrub to small tree Ranging from 0.5 to 2 meters in height and 1 to 4 meters in width, this species features densely held foliage atop numerous stems and roots characterized by a lignotuber. Its delicate white and green-white flowers grace the plant in recorded intervals during April, September, and December. Thriving in the natural habitat of Blue Mountains' Mallee Heath, steep slopes, and cliff edges, this resilient species is naturally restricted to cool-temperate climates on the upper Blue Mountains. It flourishes full sun and tolerates light shade, and enjoys eroded skeletal sandy soil on sandstone. Notably frost-hardy and drought tolerant.

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