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White-leaved Mallee
Eucalyptus albida
SKU #44136
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established water during dry spells.
SIZE:
Reaches 6 to 10 ft. tall, 6 to 12 ft. wide.
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| Description | A shrubby Eucalyptus that features white young leaves and dark glossy green mature leaves. Mature plants have white summer blooms that attract birds and bees. An excellent drought and heat tolerant accent or screening plant. The young growth makes fantastic cuttings for bouquets. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Accent |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Bottlebrush (Callistemon); Aloe (Aloe); Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos); Pincushion Flower (Leucospermum) |
| Care Instructions | Provide excellent drainage; tolerates rocky and sandy soil. Soil amendment is not needed when planting. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season. Drought tolerant once established. Prune to shape in fall if desired. |
| Lore | An Australian native plant, found commonly in inland, Southwestern areas, often growing in sand. Florists refer to it as rustle gum. For the cut flower industry, Eucalyptus are coppiced to encourage new flushes of the attractive immature growth. |
Details
| Description | A shrubby Eucalyptus that features white young leaves and dark glossy green mature leaves. Mature plants have white summer blooms that attract birds and bees. An excellent drought and heat tolerant accent or screening plant. The young growth makes fantastic cuttings for bouquets. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
Style
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Accent |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Bottlebrush (Callistemon); Aloe (Aloe); Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos); Pincushion Flower (Leucospermum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide excellent drainage; tolerates rocky and sandy soil. Soil amendment is not needed when planting. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season. Drought tolerant once established. Prune to shape in fall if desired. |
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History
| Lore | An Australian native plant, found commonly in inland, Southwestern areas, often growing in sand. Florists refer to it as rustle gum. For the cut flower industry, Eucalyptus are coppiced to encourage new flushes of the attractive immature growth. |
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About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.