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

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting