Eucalyptus landsdowneana – Crimson Mallee Box

Eucalyptus landsdowneana - red flowered mallee box

Eucalyptus landsdowneana - red flowered mallee box

A small tree to 10 metres tall, with clusters of red, pink, purple or cream flowers that are loved by birds and other nectar eaters. Flowers in late winter to spring. Can be single trunked or multi-stemmed with smooth grey or cream bark. Can be used in coastal cool to temperate areas. Best in full sun, on alkaline soils.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree

Width : 6

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

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

Scientific Name: Eucalyptus landsdowneana

Common Name : Mallee

Height : 10

Flower Color : Cream, Red, Pink, Purple

pH Level : 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