About
Eucalyptus stellulata, the black mallee, is an evergreen eucalyptus producing smooth, ornamental bark, aromatic foliage and white flowers. A rewarding specimen for a sheltered, sunny, well-drained garden position.
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 typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitBushy, Columnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Mediterranean climate plants, Cottage and informal garden
Native toAustralia
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in full sun and a mildly acidic, neutral, or mildly alkaline soil that is moist but well-drained. Able to withstand cold temperatures when mature, but shelter from cold, drying winds especially when young. See eucalyptus cultivation
PruningPruning group 1 or, for best juvenile foliage, pruning group 7 For more information see Eucalyptus: pruning
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