Sunset®: 8,9,12-24
USDA: 8b-11
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-10°C)
Heat Tolerance: Needs deep watering twice a month in summer in the dry areas
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Western Australia
Growth Habits: Evergreen tree, 30 to 60 feet tall (9-18 m) or more, 25 to 40 feet spread (7.5-12 m), sometimes with a weeping shape; rough dark trunk with persistant bark; lance-shaped, light green to greyish green leaves, 4 to 6 inches long (10-15 cm), reddish petioles
Watering Needs: Little to moderate water, drought tolerant, any soil, included water-logged
Propagation: Seeds
Propagation: Seed or occasionally cutting, grafting/budding
- by cuttings.
- by grafts.
- by seeds, in spring. Germinates at 70-85 degrees F. The seeds need 40F for 2mo.. The usual germination temperature is 70-85 degrees F.
Avoid close to paved areas because of it continuously droping leaves, as well as occasionally flowers, seeds and bark
Propagation:
Insignificant white or cream-colored flowers in clusters, in spring and summer. The fruit is a small capsule, 0.25 inch long (6 mm)
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