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Willow-Leaf Peppermint

Eucalyptus Nicholii

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Overview

Eucalyptus nicholii, the Willow-Leaf Peppermint, is a fragrant, evergreen tree, maturing at around 50-60 feet in height with a 40-50-foot spread. Its narrow, willow-like leaves emit a peppermint scent when crushed and transform to stunning gray-green hues with red-tinged edges. With a moderate growth rate, this drought-tolerant species provides year-round interest and is ideal for adding vertical structure and unique texture to spacious landscapes.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–10Type TreeClimate Subtropical
Willow-Leaf Peppermint (Eucalyptus Nicholii) — is a highly ornamental tree valued for its weeping foliage and distinctive aromatic presence
Willow-Leaf Peppermint (Eucalyptus Nicholii) — With a moderate growth rateWillow-Leaf Peppermint (Eucalyptus Nicholii) — scientifically known as Eucalyptus nicholiiWillow-Leaf Peppermint (Eucalyptus Nicholii) — maturing at around 50-60 feet in height with a 40-50-foot spread

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Willow-Leaf Peppermint (Eucalyptus Nicholii) — is a highly ornamental tree valued for its weeping foliage and distinctive aromatic presence
Willow-Leaf Peppermint (Eucalyptus Nicholii) — With a moderate growth rate
Willow-Leaf Peppermint (Eucalyptus Nicholii) — scientifically known as Eucalyptus nicholii
Willow-Leaf Peppermint (Eucalyptus Nicholii) — maturing at around 50-60 feet in height with a 40-50-foot spread

Photograph: Geoff Derrin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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