Plant in full sun and irrigate occasionally to very infrequently (if at all along the coast) once established. It is said to be tolerant of both well-drained and poorly draining soils and hardy to temperatures down to 18° F. This tree is rare in cultivation in California, but it should be planted more often as it is a tough tree that stays small and has a beautiful white smooth trunk.

Eucalyptus victrix is in the subgenus Symphyomyrtus section Adnataria and it grows naturally in Western Australia, Central Australia in Northern Territory and far western Queensland where it is generally found in sandy-loam or clay-sandy soils. The name for the genus comes from the Greek words 'eu' meaning "well" and 'kalypto' meaning 'to cover' as with a lid and an allusion to the united calyx-lobes and petals that is called an operculum that forms a lid or cap that is shed when the flowers open and the specific epithet is from the Latin word 'victrix' meaning "one who conquers" in reference to the success of this species in such a difficult climate. Other common names include Western Coolibah and Little Ghost Gum. We thank Jo O'Connell of of Australian Native Plant Nurseryin Casitas Springs (Ojai), California for introducing us to this tough and very attractive small tree that we have been growing since 2021. 

The information about Eucalyptus victrix displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant.