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Eucalyptus macrocarpa, Rose of the West
$36.96
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$36.96
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$56.00
Rose of the West
An evergreen shrub that will reach up to twelve feet high by fifteen feet wide. The foliage is scented and is white to silver. Large red flowers (the largest of any eucalyptus) bloom in the spring and summer. The gray green leaves resemble a boomerang and are curved. This shurb responds well to pruning-especially because it has heavy branches.
| Family Name | Myrtaceae |
| Species Name | Eucalyptus macrocarpa |
| Common Name | Rose of the west |
| Native to | Australia |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Height x Width | 8'-12' x 10'-15' |
| Growth Habit | Low branching/Sprawling |
| Growth Rate | Moderate - Fast |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Soil Type | Well Drained |
| Flower Color | Large - Red |
| Flowering Months | Spring-Summer |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Cold Hardy to | 20-25 degrees |
| Attracts pollinators | Butterflies,birds,bees |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | No |