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Forman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus Formanii

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Overview

Eucalyptus formanii, or Forman's Mallee, is a resilient Australian native with attractive, smooth bark peeling in patches to reveal a mosaic of grays, creams, and greens. Typically reaching heights up to 20-30 feet, this evergreen tree sports narrow, blue-green foliage and creamy-white flowers in the spring. Suited for USDA zones 9-10, it thrives in full sun and tolerates drought, making it an excellent choice for water-wise landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 9–11Type TreeClimate Arid, Subtropical
Forman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Formanii) — smooth bark peeling in patches to reveal a mosaic of grays
Forman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Formanii) — blue-green foliage and creamy-white flowers in the springForman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Formanii) — is a resilient Australian native with attractiveForman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Formanii) — Typically reaching heights up to 20-30 feetForman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Formanii) — this evergreen tree sports narrowForman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Formanii) — making it an excellent choice for water-wise landscapesForman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Formanii) — commonly known as Forman's Mallee+2

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Forman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Formanii) — smooth bark peeling in patches to reveal a mosaic of grays
Forman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Formanii) — blue-green foliage and creamy-white flowers in the spring
Forman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Formanii) — is a resilient Australian native with attractive
Forman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Formanii) — Typically reaching heights up to 20-30 feet
Forman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Formanii) — this evergreen tree sports narrow
Forman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Formanii) — making it an excellent choice for water-wise landscapes
Forman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Formanii) — commonly known as Forman's Mallee
Forman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Formanii) — it thrives in full sun and tolerates drought
Forman's Mallee Or Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Formanii) — Suited for USDA zones 9-10
Photographs by 2 contributors

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