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Eucalyptus pleurocarpa
Tallerack, Mealy Gum, Silver Marlock, White Marlock, White-leaved Marlock
Origin: Native to Western Australia.
| Family |
| Myrtaceae |
| Genus |
| Eucalyptus |
| Species |
| pleurocarpa |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Height |
| 4 - 8 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Full sun and partial-shade in well-drained sandy soils. |
| Shape |
| Spreading. |
| Habitat |
| Sand plains. |
| Leaf Description |
| Opposite, elliptical, glaucous and juvenile leaves that are 16 cm long and 8 cm wide. |
| Flower Description |
| The flowers appear in mid-summer. Stamens are clustered in 4 groups. |
| Fruit Description |
| 4-sided and almost cubic-shaped. |
| Colour Description |
| The leaves, buds, fruit and stems are white. |
| Texture Description |
| The bark is smooth in texture. The leaves, buds, fruit and stems have a waxy appearance. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
| Propagation |
| Seed. |
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