Eucalyptus pleurocarpa (Tallerack, Mealy Gum, Silver Marlock, White Marlock, White-leaved Marlock)

Botanical Information

FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusEucalyptus
Speciespleurocarpa
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen)
OriginNative to Western Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height4 - 8 m

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSpreading.
PropagationSeed.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade in well-drained sandy soils.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatSand plains.
Leaf DescriptionOpposite, elliptical, glaucous and juvenile leaves that are 16 cm long and 8 cm wide.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers appear in mid-summer. Stamens are clustered in 4 groups.
Fruit Description4-sided and almost cubic-shaped.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves, buds, fruit and stems are white.
Texture DescriptionThe bark is smooth in texture. The leaves, buds, fruit and stems have a waxy appearance.

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