Eucalyptus pyriformis – Pear Fruited Mallee

Eucalyptus pyriformis - pear fruited mallee

A small, straggly mallee habit eucalypt with spectacular red or cream flowers in winter to spring that attract birds and other nectar feeders. The flowers are encased in contrasting silvery ribbed caps, and can be used as cut flowers. The smooth bark is grey or pinkish and sheds in ribbons. Moderately drought and frost tolerant. Suits light or heavier clay soils.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree

Width : 5

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Clay, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Bird nesting plant

Scientific Name: Eucalyptus pyriformis

Common Name : Mallee

Height : 6

Flower Color : Cream, Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects