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Description This Australian native tree grows naturally down the central tablelands of New South Wales to Victoria, and across as far as Ararat. A tough tree, it is capable of tolerating difficult, dry stony soils. Juvenile foliage is oval in shape and grey-green in colour whilst the mature, adult leaves are more ovate. The short trunk can be smooth or box-like (fissured). Flowering occurs from September to January during which small white flowers appear.    
Foliage
Evergreen
   
Form
Oval
   
Mature Size 10-15 x 5m    
Uses A great street/ avenue planting tree. Can also be used in Parks and Gardens for shade and native habitat    
Position & Soil Is tolerant of most soils even the most difficult of sites but does need good drainage. Can tolerate very dry conditions.    
Features    
Pot sizes
in production		 • 40cm/27L (1.4-1.6m)
    
Substitutes • Eucalyptus melliodora
• Eucalyptus melliodora 'Beardsell Pink'
• Eucalyptus rubida
• Eucalyptus salubris
    
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