Eucalyptus radiata ssp. radiata|Narrow-leaf Peppermint
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Medium to tall tree with dense canopy and interlacing fibrous bark to the small branches. Often lower branching.
- Size (W x H)
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6-20m x 10-30m
- Leaves
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Pairs of thin, stem clasping juvenile leaves to 7cm x 1.5cm. Adult leaves dull green, thin, narrow 7-16cm x 6-15mm. Highly aromatic.
- Flowers
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Profuse clusters of 7-20+ very small club-shaped buds. Small cup-shaped fruit.
- Flower colour
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White
- Flower time
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October to January
- Growing conditions
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Moist to drier well drained soils. Widespread in many sites to 1200m. Light frost and snow. Full sun, semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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Handsome shade tree. Flowering can be massed. Koala food plant.
- 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
