Botanical Name
Eucalyptus oleosa
Common Name
Oil Mallee
Description
Oil Mallee is a hardy native tree renowned for its high-quality essential oils and exceptional drought tolerance that creates reliable displays in challenging garden conditions. This resilient species produces clusters of small white to cream flowers that attract nectar-feeding birds and native bees, while the narrow, blue-green leaves are rich in aromatic oils prized for their therapeutic properties. The multi-stemmed mallee growth habit creates attractive screening and windbreak potential. Extremely hardy and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun positions with minimal water requirements. Perfect for windbreaks, essential oil production, and areas where aromatic native trees with outstanding drought resilience create practical landscape solutions.
Plant Category
Trees
Size (H x W)
Height: 4-8 meters, Spread: 3-6 meters
Eucalyptus oleosa naturally occurs across southern Australia from Western Australia to South Australia, thriving in well-drained sandy soils with excellent drainage and full sun exposure in arid to semi-arid climates with exceptional drought tolerance.
Cultural SIgnificance
Traditionally valued by Aboriginal peoples for its medicinal properties and aromatic oils, with various parts of the plant being used for traditional remedies and the species being an important component of arid landscape ecosystems.
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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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