Kybean mallee ash

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An evergreen tree, usually growing to no more than 7m (23ft) in the UK. bark is a rich chocolate brown with white striations, which when shed exposes lighter brown bark beneath. Juvenile foliage is lance-shaped and a bronze purple when young maturing to dark green. Adult foliage is lance-shaped and a glossy dark green. The foliage is lightly aromatic. White flowers are produced from late autumn through winter and are honey-scented. A high altitude eucalyptus in its native habitat, it can tolerate colder gardens in the UK well once mature, provided the soil is well drained.

Scientific classification

Species: Kybean mallee ash (Eucalyptus kybeanensis)
Genus: Eucalyptus
Family: Myrtaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Winter · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Kybean mallee ash

Distribution map

Southeastern Australia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Kybean mallee ash

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Kybean mallee ash care guide

Deep infrequent watering, let top soil dry fully between irrigation cycles
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Deep infrequent watering, let top soil dry fully between irrigation cycles

Fertilizing

Low-phosphorus mild tree fertilizer once monthly in warm summer days

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings

Growing

Grows best in slightly acidic, moist but well drained soil in full sun, but unlike many other eucalypts will also tolerate wetter soils. Shelter from cold, drying winds especially when young. See eucalyptus cultivation

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