The Narrow-Leaved Mallee Ash, scientifically known as Eucalyptus apiculata, is a small tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family. 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 various shades including white, cream, and yellow, with recorded blooming periods in January, March, October, and December. Thriving in temperate to cool-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. Its resilience and aesthetic appeal make it a noteworthy addition to diverse landscapes.

Eucalyptus Stricta, commonly known as the Blue Mountains Mallee Ash, is a small Mallee tree or mallee. This resilient plant, with a height ranging from 5 to 7 meters depending on the substrate, boasts a width of 3 to 5 meters. It forms roots system know as a lignotuber. The Blue Mountains Mallee Ash exhibits elegant small flowers on previous seasons growth in hues of white to cream. Thriving in temperate to cool-temperate climate zones, this species is somewhat versatile in its light requirements, flourishing in full sun and tolerating light shade. It proves to be hardy thriving in sandy, poor soils, with a preference for acidic to neutral pH levels. Notably frost-hardy, this plant showcases its hardiness in our tough australian climate.