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Tree Eucalyptus radiata Narrow-leafed Peppermint Gum
Description This native Australian tree forms a wide canopy with dark green leaves which have a peppermint scent when crushed. The bark is grey or grey-brown and is quite fibrous and finely fissured. Often the branches develop a pendulous habit to the foliage as the tree gets older. It is a beautiful tree with small creamy white flowers borne from October to January.
Foliage Evergreen
Form Oval
Mature Size 15-20 x 8-12m
Uses Can be used in Parks and Gardens. Great for larger gardens and large landscapes. Great native addition that can be used for habitat for birds and insects. This form of eucalypt is one of the varieties used in essential oil production and is also known as a source of food for the Koala.
Position & Soil It can tolerate both highly fertile organic soils to very poor infertile soils. Does prefer full sun but can handle part shade.
Features Large Evergreen Oval Bird Attracting Feature Bark Feature Foliage Native Shade Tree Signature Trees Specimen
Pot sizes in production 40cm/27L (1.8-2.0m)
50cm/52L (1.8-2.2m)
Substitutes Acacia pendula
Agonis flexuosa
Eucalyptus mannifera
Eucalyptus mannifera maculosa
Eucalyptus pauciflora
Eucalyptus risdonii
Eucalyptus rubida
Geijera parviflora

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