Eucalyptus Species, Narrow Leaf Black Peppermint, Nichol's Willow Peppermint

Eucalyptusnicholii

Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Eucalyptus (yoo-kuh-LIP-tus)
Species
nicholii (nih-KOL-ee-eye)
Synonym
Eucalyptus acaciiformis var. linearis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clayton, California

North Hollywood, California

Upland, California

Augusta, Georgia

Irmo, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Charleston, SC | November 2006 | positive

I am growing this Eucalypt on my nursery in Columbia, SC(zone8a) and it has done really well with the cold even in 1 Gal. containers. It ...Read More

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North Hollywood, CA (Zone 9b) | August 2004 | positive

The tree makes a nice light shade and the narrow leaves hang down giving a light airy effect. My neighbors like the looks of the tree wh...Read More

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Northern California, CA | August 2003 | positive

Fast growing Eucalyptos, good for screen, can be pruned and topped brutally to encourage it to become bushy. Unlike some Eucaluptos this...Read More

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