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Qld Peppermint Eucalyptus species E. exserta

SKU Qld Peppermint Eucalyptus

APPEARANCE :  Eucalyptus exserta, commonly known as Queensland peppermint, peppermint, bendo, yellow messmate or messmate, is a species of tree or a mallee and is endemic to eastern Australia. It has hard, fibrous bark, lance-shaped adult leaves, flower buds in groups of seven, white flowers and hemispherical or cup-shaped fruit. 

Plant Information

HEIGHT : H + 20 m

Native to: Australia

Foliage type: Evergreen

Growth rate: Moderate

Flowers: Generally white but sometimes pink on older trees

Light: Full sun

Water: Low to moderate water requirements, drought-tolerant once established

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