Consulta Plantas

Care of the tree Eucalyptus oleosa or Red mallee

The genus Eucalyptus, family Myrtaceae, includes some 700 species of trees and shrubs native to Australia and New Guinea. Some species are: Eucalyptus oleosa, Eucalyptus kruseana, Eucalyptus erythrocorys, Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus caesia, Eucalyptus gracilis, Eucalyptus amygdalina, Eucalyptus torelliana, Eucalyptus diversifolia, Eucalyptus torquata, Eucalyptus robusta, Eucalyptus ficifolia, Eucalyptus leucoxylon, Eucalyptus glaucescens.

Common names: Red mallee, Giant mallee, Oil mallee, Glossy-leaved red mallee, Acorn mallee.

They are very branched evergreen trees with reddish stems that reach 12 meters (39.37 feet) in height. The aromatic lanceolate leaves are dark green. The showy flowers are creamy white or pale yellow. They bloom in late winter and early spring.

Red mallee is used as isolated specimens and in bush groups. It's ideal for Mediterranean coastal gardens.

Eucalyptus oleosa can grow in full sun and semi-shade exposures. It has good frost resistance.

Giant mallee grows in any well-drained soil whether it be sandy, clay, saline, stony or poor.

Red mallee is a drought-resistant plant that needs moderate watering, waiting for the substrate to dry.

Eucalyptus oleosa does not need fertilizers.

Oil mallee can be lightly pruned in autumn to maintain a compact habit.

Glossy-leaved red malleeis a plant resistant to the usual pests and diseases.

Easily propagated from seed sown in spring or fall in a slightly moist sandy seedbed; They take about 3-4 weeks to germinate.

Images of the tree Eucalyptus oleosa or Red mallee