Botanical Name
Eucalyptus viridis
Common Name
Green Mallee
Description
Eucalyptus viridis is a small to medium mallee eucalypt, typically forming a dense, multi-stemmed shrub from a lignotuber. The narrow, lance-shaped leaves are a fresh, vibrant green, giving the plant a soft, fine-textured appearance in the garden. Clusters of creamy white flowers appear in spring and summer, followed by woody, cup-shaped seed capsules. Its compact, bushy habit makes it an excellent choice for feature planting, screening, or hedging.
Plant Category
Trees
Size (H x W)
3-6 m × 3-5 m
Habitat
Eucalyptus viridis occurs naturally across inland eastern Australia, often on plains and gently sloping areas with well-drained sandy or loamy soils. In the garden, it thrives in full sun and adapts to a range of soil types. It is drought tolerant once established and handles light frost, making it well suited to Melbourne conditions. Minimal pruning is required beyond early shaping, and low-phosphorus fertiliser should be used sparingly to maintain healthy growth.
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