Detail
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Eucalyptus petiolaris
Eyre Peninsula Blue Gum
Notes

Uses: Ornamental species for parks, reserves and more open street locations.
Generally has multiple stems lower on trunk.
Provides excellent shade and shelter and is useful for wind erosion control. Is fast growing and tolerates saline areas.
Attracts nectar eating birds and insects for food and habitat.

This plant is indigenous to the following botanical regions of South Australia.


:EP: Eyre Peninsula

For detail on these regions refer to the user guide.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-open Open
  • Height 8-15m
  • Spread 5-12m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Eucalyptus petiolaris
  • Common Name Eyre Peninsula Blue Gum
  • Origin SA
  • Habit Upright to spreading
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Footslopes, Hills, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost, Soil salinity
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Cream, Pink, Red
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Foliage Bluish-green
  • Flower Type Clusters
  • Purpose Ornamental, Wind protection, Habitat, Screen
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Trunk Shedding
  • Form Tall Tree (Usually exceeds 10m)
  • Indigenous to the Adelaide Region