Eucalyptus DWARF preissiana β STANDARD 300mm pot
πΏβ¨ Eucalyptus DWARF preissiana β Standard Bell-fruited Mallee β¨πΏ
The Standard Bell-fruited Mallee is a striking Australian native feature tree with blue-green foliage, bright yellow flowers, and sculptural bell-shaped gumnuts β a premium choice for sunny gardens that want colour, character, and something a little different.
π± Size & Pot
βοΈ 300mm Air-Prune pot β standard form; overall height can vary between plants right now π³
βοΈ Trained to a standard form for an elevated canopy and instant feature appeal β¨
βοΈ Sun & Soil
βοΈ Full sun for best flowering and shape βοΈ
βοΈ Best in well-drained, free-draining soil π±
βοΈ Drought tolerant and lightly to moderately frost tolerant once established βοΈπ§
π Foliage & Seasonal Changes
βοΈ Large oval blue-green to grey-green leaves give it a soft, architectural look year-round πΏ
βοΈ Masses of bright yellow flowers through Winter and Spring πΌ
βοΈ Decorative bell-shaped gumnuts add extra seasonal interest and give the plant its common name ππ°
βοΈ Evergreen β keeps structure and foliage through every season β πΏ
π³ Growth Habit & Mature Size
βοΈ Naturally a low-growing mallee, but in standard form it becomes a beautiful lifted feature tree π³
βοΈ Grows approx. 1.5m tall Γ 1.5m wide in the garden πΏβοΈ Light pruning after flowering can help keep the head dense, tidy, and well-shaped βοΈ
π‘ Special Characteristics
βοΈ Australian native from south-west Western Australia πΏπ¦πΊ
βοΈ Brilliant bird, bee, and pollinator-attracting flowers π¦π
βοΈ Unusual bell-shaped fruits make it a real talking point in the garden πβ¨
βοΈ Compact size makes it ideal where you want a flowering gum without a huge tree π³
βοΈ Tough, drought-hardy native once established πͺπ§
πΈ Planting Ideas
βοΈ Plant as a standout feature in a sunny front garden or courtyard πΏπ‘
βοΈ Use as a standard accent near an entry, path, or driveway for instant shape and colour πͺβ¨
βοΈ Perfect in native or low-water gardens with grasses and groundcovers underneath πΎπΏ
βοΈ Great for smaller gardens wanting a flowering gum with real personality ππ³
