Eucalyptus orbifolia – Round Leaf Mallee

A small to medium multi-stemmed mallee tree with masses of attractive yellow-cream flowers from mid winter to late spring. Bird attractant. It has oval grey green leaves, and interesting ‘minnirichi’ bark which is reddish and continually peels and curls to expose the lighter bark beneath.

Eucalyptus orbifolia - round leaf mallee
Eucalyptus orbifolia - round leaf mallee
Eucalyptus orbifolia - round leaf mallee

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree

Width : 6

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

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

Scientific Name: Eucalyptus orbifolia

Common Name : Mallee

Height : 8

Flower Color : Cream, Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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