Eucalyptus nicholli

Also Known As

Eucalyptus nicholii
Narrow-Leafed Black Peppermint
Willowleaf Gum

Plant type

tree

size

H: 25'-40'
W: 20'-30"

planting zones

8a-11

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Eucalyptus nicholli plant details

Eucalyptus nicholli is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue and green foliage. In summer cream and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucalyptus nicholli

Plant type: tree
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 IN - wide, 25 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in summer
Uses: distinctive bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucalyptus nicholli

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The willowy foliage on this attractive tree is purple when young then turning a handsome soft gray-green. An especially ornamental variety this dense, symmetrical, medium (30 to 50') tree features dark elegantly craggy bark; sometimes called the willow peppermint for the minty scent its leaves give off when crushed; heat and cold resistant and tolerant of poor soils. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Willow leafed gum. Zone 7.

By: Whitman Farms

"Willow-Leafed Peppermint" is a popular euc with many virtues, including fine juvenile leaves that can be used in arrangements and smell of peppermint, and an attractive habit as a mature tree. In a nice cool climate it will assume a much more upright habit, as shown by a tree at the Ballard Locks in Seattle. Seed from Santa Cruz, CA. Hardy to 10 - 15 °F. DS.