Botanical Name
Eucalyptus cneorifolia
Common Name
Kangaroo Island Narrow-leaf Mallee
Description
Kangaroo Island Narrow-leaf Mallee is a distinctive native tree renowned for its compact mallee form and exceptional salt tolerance that creates reliable displays in challenging coastal conditions. This hardy species produces clusters of small white to cream flowers that attract nectar-feeding birds and native bees, while the narrow, blue-green leaves provide attractive evergreen foliage year-round. The multi-stemmed mallee growth habit creates excellent screening potential with naturally compact form. Extremely hardy and salt tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained sandy soils and full sun positions with outstanding coastal wind tolerance. Perfect for coastal gardens, windbreaks, and areas where compact native trees with salt resilience create practical landscape solutions.
Plant Category
Trees
Size (H x W)
Height: 3-6 meters, Spread: 3-5 meters
Eucalyptus cneorifolia is endemic to Kangaroo Island, South Australia, naturally occurring in coastal areas with well-drained sandy soils and full sun exposure in Mediterranean-type climates with excellent salt and wind tolerance.
Cultural SIgnificance
As an endemic species of Kangaroo Island, this mallee represents the unique flora of the island and was traditionally part of the diverse ecosystems valued by the Kaurna people and other Aboriginal groups of the region.
Kuranga respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.
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