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Eucalyptus rodwayi ‘Swamp Peppermint’ Tas Endemic


$5.50$15.00

Origin: Tasmanian endemic. US Zone 8.

Spreading medium tree 8.0-12.0m. Width 6.0-8.0m. Evergreen. Growth rate very fast. Use for screen, windbreak, habitat. Any soil including very poorly drained. Full sun. Extremely frost hardy. Very drought resistant once established. Very wind firm. White flowers in Summer. Pruning usually not required but will tolerate pruning to shape.

Features: Tolerates coldest and wettest soil of all the Tasmanian Eucalypts. Very thick, stringy bark.

Feature Codes: EHIeNTX
Seeds per gram: 65

Description

Origin Tas. Endemic
Form: Spreading medium tree
Type: Evergreen
Height (typical): 8.0 – 12.0m
Width (typical): 6.0 – 8.0m
Growth rate: Very fast
Uses: Screen, windbreak, habitat
Soil type: Any soil inc very poorly drained.
Position: Full sun
Frost hardiness: Extremely hardy
Drought tolerance: Very drought resistant (once established)
Wind firmness: Very wind firm
Windbreak position: First  or second row planting
Flowering time: Summer (white)
Pruning: Usually not required but will tolerate any
pruning
Features: Tolerates coldest & wettest soil of all
Eucalypts.
Very thick stringy bark
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