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Products > Plants - Browse By Plant Category > Tree > Eucalyptus nicholii
 
Eucalyptus nicholii - Willow Peppermint
  

 
Habit and Cultural Information
Category: Tree
Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtles)
Origin: Australia (Australasia)
Evergreen: Yes
Flower Color: White
Bloomtime: Summer
Height: 25-40 feet
Width: 20-30 feet
Exposure: Full Sun
Drought Tolerant: Yes
Deer Tolerant: Yes
Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs
Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F
Eucalyptus nicholii (Willow Peppermint) - This is a weeping selection with a spreading crown that grows to 25-40 feet tall and 20-30 feet wide. The evergreen narrow, pendulous leaves smell like peppermint. The reddish-brown bark is deeply grooved. It does poorly in wet soils ( needs good drainage). It is hardy to about 12° F.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
 
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