Eucalyptus tetraptera
SQUARE FRUITED MALLEE, FOUR WINGED MALLEE
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind
2m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Flowers: red

Flowering Time: early spring to early summer, mid winterlate winter

Leaves: mid green

Ornamental Fruit: red ribbed capsule

Bark & Stems: white powdery, smooth bark
 
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Eucalyptus tetraptera
SQUARE FRUITED MALLEE, FOUR WINGED MALLEE
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind
2m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: early spring to early summer, mid winterlate winter

Leaves: mid green

Ornamental Fruit: red ribbed capsule

Bark & Stems: white powdery, smooth bark


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style, coastal, bush & alpine designs

Uses: informal screen, large planter, bonsai, coppice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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