This particular species of tree prefers a climate with an average annual rainfall ranging from 200 to 500 mm. It thrives in areas with loamy soils and is commonly found in regions with frost tolerance. The tree is adaptable to various soil types, including those affected by salt. It is native to Western Australia and typically grows in open thickets on the margins of salmon gum forests. The tree generally flourishes in altitudes suitable for its growth, without interfering with power lines. With its attractive yellow and red flowering form, it serves as a visually appealing street tree, particularly in arid conditions.
Tall Sand Mallee
Eucalyptus eremophila, also known as tall sand mallee, is a native tree to Western Australia. It typically grows up to 5 meters in height, with multiple stems or as a single stem in cultivation. This tree thrives in loamy soils and can tolerate frost and salt-affected soils. It blooms with an abundance of pollen from June to October and is considered a good street tree in arid conditions, with attractive yellow and red flowering forms.
Eucalyptus eremophila
Australia
Additional Information: - This plant is known for its aromatic leaves and is often used in essential oils and medicinal preparations. - It is a drought-tolerant species and can survive in arid conditions with minimal water requirements. - The tall sand mallee is known to attract a variety of bird species with its nectar-rich flowers. - In Aboriginal culture, the Eucalyptus eremophila has traditional uses, including the extraction of resin for adhesive purposes. - The tree has a unique bark that sheds in long ribbons, revealing a smooth, pale trunk underneath.
Loamy soils and most soils including salt affected ones.
Native to Western Australia, this tree attains an average height of 5 m, with several stems from the base. When grown in cultivation it can grow as a single stem to 7 m. It exists on loamy soils and is frequently found on the margins of salmon gum forests in open thickets. It occurs in areas with an average annual rainfall of 200 - 500 mm and is frost tolerant. It grows in most soils including salt affected ones.
It produces an abundance of pollen from June to October and sometimes as late as January It is considered a good street tree in arid conditions. Being relatively small it does not interfere with power lines but is attractive in full flower, having both a yellow and red flowering form.