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Products > Eucalyptus victrix   Eucalyptus victrix - Smooth-barked Coolibah     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Tree Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtles) Origin: Australia (Australasia) Flower Color: White Bloomtime: Winter/Spring Height: 20-30 feet Width: 8-12 feet Exposure: Full Sun Summer Dry: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Eucalyptus victrix (Smooth-barked Coolibah) - A slow growing small lignotuberous tree to 20-25 feet in cultivation with an attractive smooth white trunk and stems holding lance to slightly sickle shaped green leaves that are broadest at the base. From winter into spring appear the light green flower buds held in umbels with of up to seven buds that open to display creamy white flowers followed by conical fruit. 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 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-sand soils. 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.  The information about Eucalyptus victrix displayed on this page is based on research conducted in our library and from reliable online resources. We also relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we visit, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others, and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing it.     [MORE INFO]