Eucalyptus rhodantha

Eucalyptus, Gum, Rose Mallee

Family: Myrtaceae Myrtle


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Erosion control, specimen
Height 5' to 8' / 1.60m to 2.40m
Spread 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Blue, silvery
Fruit color Brown, yellow
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Fragrant foliage