- Solitary
- Hedge
- Hardy to -15 °C
| "Omeo gum". Young branches are square, the leaves are dark grey-green and large. The bark is rough, grooved and fibred. It grows moderately fast as a shrub. According to the Americans the hardiest eucalyptus! It seems reasonably hardy here, recovers remarkably wel from freeze-back. Recovered from the harsh winters of 2003 and 2005. Tolerates poor drainage. Has a strong Eucalyptus smell, and is very good in your bath or sauna. Suffered light leaf damage in the winter of 2021. This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations:
Drainage Island
Southern Hemisphere
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