Eucalyptus dives|Broad-leaf Peppermint
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Medium, low-branching tree with fibrous bark to the large branches.
- Size (W x H)
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6-15m x 8-25m
- Leaves
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Waxy blue-green, stem-clasping juvenile leaves, broad & egg-shaped to 15cm x 7cm. Adult leaves dull green, broad lance-shaped, 7-15cm x 1.5-3cm.
- Flowers
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More than 11 stalked club-shaped buds. Fruit cup-shaped, top level.
- Flower colour
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White
- Flower time
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September to December
- Growing conditions
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Well drained, drier sites of foothills and slopes on poor shallow soils. Light frost. Full sun, semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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Shade and windbreak. Aromatic foliage.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Attracts butterflies
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
