Eucalyptus websteriana

Eucalyptus websteriana - Websters Mallee
Eucalyptus websteriana - Websters Mallee

An attractive small mallee type Eucalyptus, it has a spreading habit and lovely peeling mini ritchi type bark, and heart shaped leaves. It grows only to around 4 metres high with a spread around the same. Flowers in spring to early summer with yellow blossoms, followed by decorative seed capsules. Naturally grows in Western Australia around Esperance to Kalgoorlie on rocky outcrops, is happy to grow in heavier soils as well as lighter ones as long as it gets good drainage, a decorative tree with low water needs.

Family : Myrtaceae

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Plant Type : Small tree

Width : 4

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Semi-arid, Arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Decorative fruit, Erosion control

Scientific Name: Eucalyptus websteriana

Common Name : Gum Tree

Height : 4

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

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Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects