Eucalyptus gamophylla
“Blue Leaved Mallee”

One of the finest shrub/small trees for a hot, dry area, this rare & unusual Eucalyptus bears very attractive, stem-clasping, powdery blue leaves joined in pairs across the stem. Quick growing, VERY DROUGHT TOLERANT & extremely low maintenance, it’s also quite cold hardy (down to 10-15 degrees). The lovely, smooth, whitish bark shreds in short ribbons. Naturally multi-stemmed, it can be cut back to form a base-branching bush. Excellent container plant & provides plenty of cool, aromatic, cut foliage for arrangements. Adult leaves are completely different from juvenile leaves. 6-10’ tall.

Sun Shrub/Tree

USDA zones 9-11