An attractive small mallee type Eucalyptus, it has a spreading habit and lovely peeling mini ritchi type bark, and heart shaped leaves. It grows only to around 4 metres high with a spread around the same. Flowers in spring to early summer with yellow blossoms, followed by decorative seed capsules. Naturally grows in Western Australia around Esperance to Kalgoorlie on rocky outcrops, is happy to grow in heavier soils as well as lighter ones as long as it gets good drainage, a decorative tree with low water needs.
Eucalyptus websteriana
Family : Myrtaceae
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Plant Type : Small tree
Width : 4
Flowering Time : Spring, Summer
Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Semi-arid, Arid
Growth Habit : Evergreen
Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained
Special Uses : Decorative fruit, Erosion control
Scientific Name: Eucalyptus websteriana
Common Name : Gum Tree
Height : 4
Flower Color : Yellow
pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant
Light : Sunny, Light shade
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Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects