Eucalyptus risdonii – Risdon Peppermint
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- Eucalyptus risdonii – Risdon Peppermint
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- Eucalyptus risdonii – Risdon Peppermint
A beautiful medium sized Eucalyptus with silvery green-blue toned foliage. The heart shaped fragrant leaves and massed small silver buds are great for floral work. Growing from 2 to 12 metres high, it is a good street and avenue tree for cool temperate areas. Best in sun with good drainage. Drought and cold tolerant. There are smaller compact forms. Native to south east Tasmania.
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Eucalyptus risdonii |
| Common Name: | Risdon Peppermint |
| Plant Type: | Small tree, Large shrub |
| Height: | 2 ~ 12 metres |
| Width: | 2 ~ 5 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Cream |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Cold climate |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool |
| Light: | Sunny |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Propagation Method: | Seed |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates heavy frost |
| Plant Usage: | Windbreak, Fragrant, Attractive foliage |
| Special Uses: | Cut flower, Fragrant oils, Street tree, Erosion control, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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