About
Eucalyptus kybeanensis, the Kybean mallee ash, is a slow-growing, hardy evergreen tree to around 7 m with rich chocolate-brown bark with white striations, revealing lighter brown bark beneath when shed. Lance-shaped, bronze-purple juvenile foliage matures to glossy, dark-green adult leaves, lightly aromatic. Honey-scented white flowers appear from late autumn through winter. An ornamental and cold-tolerant eucalyptus for a well-drained garden.
About the genus
Eucalyptus are evergreen trees or large shrubs, most native to Australia, often fast-growing with attractive, often peeling or mottled bark, aromatic foliage and clusters of fluffy white, yellow or red flowers. Grown as specimen trees, hedges or coppiced for foliage in gardens and parks.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
Native toTasmania
Care notes
CultivationGrow in slightly acidic soil with full sun and shelter when young
PruningPruning group 1. For best juvenile foliage prune as pruning group 7. Restrictive pruning may be necessary under glass
PropagationPropagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring and summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to eucalyptus gall wasp and eucalyptus sucker
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to silver leaf, oedema and honey fungus