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Nichol's willow-leafed peppermint

Also known as: narrow-leaved black peppermint

A vigorous tree growing to 18m with an open, rounded crown, weeping branches and brown, fissured bark. Linear, pendent juvenile grey-green leaves to 7cm long and narrow adult leaves to 13cm long, are borne on red stems and release a peppermint scent when crushed. Umbels of, typically seven, white flowers are produced in autumn, followed by rounded to bell shaped woody fruits

Scientific classification

Species: Nichol's willow-leafed peppermint (Eucalyptus nicholii)
Genus: Eucalyptus
Family: Myrtaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
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Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Nichol's willow-leafed peppermint

Distribution map

Australia (New South Wales)

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Quick identification of Nichol's willow-leafed peppermint

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Nichol's willow-leafed peppermint care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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 at 13-18°C in spring and summer

Growing

Prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil that does not dry out, but will tolerate most soil types. Requires a sunny situation with shelter from cold drying winds. See eucalyptus cultivation

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