Eucalyptus macrocarpa

Common Name: Mottlecah

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Habit: Evergreen shrub.

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin/Habitat: Western Australia

Foliage:  Leaves are blue-grey in colour, oblong and sessile.

Flowers: Rose red to crimson in colour, 80mm in diameter.

Other features for identification: large capsules.

Soil preferences: Needs good drainage.

Cultural tolerances: Grow in full sun.

Common Pest or Disease problems: usual Eucalypt leaf sucking and chewing insects.

Maintenance requirements: Pruning to increase density is essential

Propagation: Seed.