Eucalyptus nortonii

Also Known As

Long-Leaved Box
Mealy Bundy

Plant type

tree

size

H: 40'-50'
W: 20'-30'

planting zones

8a-11

Eucalyptus nortonii plant details

Eucalyptus nortonii is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In fall cream and white flowers emerge. 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 heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucalyptus nortonii

Plant type: tree
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 40 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in fall
Uses: fragrant foliage, peeling bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucalyptus nortonii

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This beautiful and highly adaptable Eucalyptus is able to tolerate hot summers and cool winters as well as poor soil; an interestingly unique irregular and wide-spreading 30' tree with narrow 10" grey-green foliage, gorgeous fluffy white flowers in fall and deeply fissured pale-gray bark that shreds in short ribbons. S/M-D