Eucalyptus pleurocarpa
White Marlock
Description
An ornamental species with its blue-gray 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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.