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Eucalyptus Species, Smithton Peppermint

Eucalyptusambigua

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Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Eucalyptus (yoo-kuh-LIP-tus)
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Species
ambigua (am-big-yoo-uh)
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Synonym
Eucalyptus nitida
Eucalyptus simmondsii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Pale Green
Bloom Time

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Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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Seed Collecting

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