Eucalyptus kybeanensis
Kybean mallee ash
An evergreen tree, usually growing to no more than 7m (23ft) in the UK. bark is a rich chocolate brown with white striations, which when shed exposes lighter brown bark beneath. Juvenile foliage is lance-shaped and a bronze purple when young maturing to dark green. Adult foliage is lance-shaped and a glossy dark green. The foliage is lightly aromatic. White flowers are produced from late autumn through winter and are honey-scented. A high altitude eucalyptus in its native habitat, it can tolerate colder gardens in the UK well once mature, provided the soil is well drained.
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Bronze Purple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Bronze Green Purple | |||
| Autumn | White | Green | ||
| Winter | White | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Eucalyptus are evergreen trees or large shrubs, often fast-growing, some with attractive bark, most with aromatic foliage, and clusters of small, white, yellow or red flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SE Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in slightly acidic, moist but well drained soil in full sun, but unlike many other eucalypts will also tolerate wetter soils. Shelter from cold, drying winds especially when young. See eucalyptus cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or, for best juvenile foliage, pruning group 7 For more information see Eucalyptus: pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to eucalyptus gall wasp and eucalyptus sucker
Diseases
May be susceptible to silver leaf, oedema and honey fungus
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