Eucalyptus polybractea
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Eucalyptus Polybractea is a compact, multi-stemmed eucalyptus tree that produces cup or barrel-shaped flower buds measuring 3-5 mm in diameter, with four enclosed valves.
Its flowers are creamy-white and bloom in clusters of 7-11 from March to June in its natural range.
This versatile tree can reach heights of 5-10 m and features a spreading bluish canopy and fibrous, rough bark on its lower trunk and smooth white, pink, orange, or grey on its upper areas.
Its juvenile leaves are narrow and colorful, while its adult leaves are bluish or greyish-green and lance-shaped.
This species is widely cultivated for oil production and used for salinity control in Western Australia Native to central western New South Wales and central Victoria, it is adaptable to various soil types, but prefers well-drained soil in a sunny location.
It is also drought and frost-resistant and can tolerate moderate levels of salinity.
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