Product Description
‘Bell fruited Mallee’. Small tree 2-3 metres in height and width, Eucalyptus preissiana is perfect for smaller gardens. With smooth bark and oval shaped, thick green leaves which taper to a point, this tree makes an interesting focal point for a garden. Large vibrant yellow flowers form a prominent display along the branches, with blooms up to an impressive 30 mm or more in diameter. The Bell-fruited Mallee flowers in winter and spring with flowers followed by the most interesting large, bell-shaped gumnuts, giving Eucalyptus preissiana its common name: the Bell-fruited Mallee. In addition to their showy display, the flowers are highly bird attracting for nectar feeding birds. Well drained soil: it grows well in sand, free-draining clay and gravel soils, in a full sun position. Best planted in the autumn and winter months in warm climates, but may struggle to survive winter conditions if planted while small in cooler areas. Apply a slow release fertiliser at the time of planting, and water well. Continue to water well at least twice a week during the first summer and into autumn, until the rain is regular. Once established, supplementary watering may not be required. This tree responds well to hard pruning to near ground level if rejuvenation of the plant is required.
Height: 2-3m