Coolibah

 

 

Eucalyptus microtheca

 

 

Myrtaceae

 

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Form: Tree
Seasonality
: Evergreen

Size: 30-60 ft high by 25-54 ft wide
Leaves
: 8 inch long, ribbon shaped, blue-green
Flowers
: insignificant cream colored
Fruit
: seed pod
Stems/Trunks
: upright and irregular
Range/Origin
: Australia
Hardiness
: Sunset Zones 5, 6, 8-24, H1, H2,

Comments: No thorns, wind resistant, Good choice for AZ

 

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

·        Exposure: Full sun

·        Water: Low, little or no irrigation

·        Soil: Tolerant of most types, well drained

·        Propagation: Seed

·         Maintenance: Moderate litter

 

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