Eucalyptus pleurocarpa
White Marlock
Description
An ornamental species with its blue-grey leaves & white buds & fruit. Grows well inland or coastal situations but is damaged by heavy frosts. Will grow back in the spring. Suitable for large containers protected from frost. Foliage, buds, flowers & fruit are used for cut flowers. Eucalyptus pleurocarpa syn Eucalyptus tetragona.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Width Range
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
Brown, Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Messy
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.