Eucalyptus macrandra ‘Long-flowered marlock’
$5.50
Origin: Vic, NSW, WA. Tasmanian provenance.
Dense pyramidal medium tree 5.0-8.0m height. Width 3.5-4.0m. Evergreen. Growth rate medium to fast. Use for screen, windbreak, specimen and small shade tree. Any soils with fair drainage. Full sun. Moderately frost hardy. Very drought resistant once established. Very wind firm. Yellow flowers in Summer. Tip prune only. Severe prune on old trees to rejuvenate.
Features: Bird attracting – honey eaters and parrots. Butterfly attracting. Ornamental nuts.
Description
| Origin |
WA |
| Form: |
Small tree or medium mallee |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
3.0 – 5.0m |
| Width (typical): |
2.0 – 4.0m |
| Growth rate: |
Moderate to fast |
| Uses: |
Screen, bird attracting. |
| Soil type: |
Any soil with very good drainage |
| Position: |
Full sun |
| Frost hardiness: |
Moderately frost hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Very drought resistant (once established) |
| Wind firmness: |
Moderately wind firm |
| Windbreak position: |
Second row |
| Flowering time: |
Free flowering (any time of year) |
| Pruning: |
Usually not required but mallee form is |
|
created by pruning at ground level. |
| Features: |
Bird attracting |
|
Unusual long buds & flowers |
