Eucalyptus dives|Broad-leaf Peppermint

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description

Medium, low-branching tree with fibrous bark to the large branches.

Size (W x H)

6-15m x 8-25m

Leaves

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

More than 11 stalked club-shaped buds. Fruit cup-shaped, top level.

Flower colour

White

Flower time

September to December

Growing conditions

Well drained, drier sites of foothills and slopes on poor shallow soils. Light frost. Full sun, semi shade.

Commonly used for

Shade and windbreak. Aromatic foliage.

Available at indigenous nursery

Attracts birds

Attracts butterflies

Photo gallery

Acknowledgement

Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory