Eucalyptus approximans
Eucalyptus approximans
Eucalyptus approximans
Eucalyptus approximans
Mountain Mallee
Beautiful plant. It's truly a lovely young tree, even prettier and bigger than in the picture. Delivered in impeccable condition.
MPX, 11/02/2025
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Description
Eucalyptus approximans, also known as the Barren Mountain Mallee is a bushy plant, hence its Mallee name, a term that designates in Australia small trees or heavily branched bushes, with several trunks, of a height less than 10 m (32 ft 10 in). Barren Mountain refers to its region of origin. Eucalyptus approximans reaches a mature size of 6 m (19 ft 8 in) high with very narrow, linear, green and shiny foliage. It has smooth, highly ornamental bark, in white, grey, brown or pink colours which peels in ribbons up to the highest branches. It flowers in white pompoms between September and November. Its small size and bushy appearance allow it to be used as an informal plant screen or a potted specimen. It appreciates normal to dry, well-drained soil, in the sun, in a location sheltered from cold winds. It is not very hardy, down to about -5° (23 °F) C, although it is sometimes given as -10° (14 °F) C.
Eucalyptus approximans is a species from the plateaus of northern New South Wales and neighbouring southern Queensland, observed on granite outcrops. Like all Eucalyptus, it belongs to the myrtaceae family. Its growth is quite rapid and it eventually forms a bush measuring about 6 m (19 ft 8 in) in height and 4 m (13 ft 1 in) in width, depending on the growing conditions. Its bark is smooth everywhere, grey mixed with brown, pink and white. The foliage remains juvenile for 4 or 5 years on its branches. The juvenile leaves are narrow, lanceolate to linear and bright green. The adult leaves are also bright green, crescent-shaped or lanceolate. This foliage gives off a typical Eucalyptus fragrance when crushed. Flowering spreads from September to November, depending on the climate and the age. The white flowers are grouped in 3s in the axil of the leaves. This eucalyptus has a lignotuber just below the surface of the soil. This organ allows it to start again from the stump in case of severe frost, fire or pruning to the ground. The plant also produces numerous shoots from dormant buds located under its bark, which allows it to respond well to coppicing and topping. Its limited root system is less dangerous for buildings and competes less with other garden plants.
Eucalyptus approximans easily settles in many gardens, in pots or in the open ground. Depending on the region, it must be overwintered, or its crown must be protected because of its limited hardiness. It works well in scenes dominated by white or silver. It brings an elegant touch in the garden, planted in a hedge with other bushes, in a group or isolated. Some association ideas: with a coyote willow or a Weeping ornamental pear, both beautifully silvery, or purple hazel for contrast. Easy to maintain, it is easy to contain by pruning. Finally, it is ornamental at all stages of its growth.
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Eucalyptus
approximans
Myrtaceae
Mountain Mallee
Australia
Planting and care
Eucalyptus approximans is best planted at the beginning of autumn in frost-free regions, or at the beginning of spring, in well-prepared soil, not too dry to moist, in a very sunny situation. It appreciates neutral to acidic and ordinary to dry soil. Water well at planting, then regularly the first year, especially in dry weather and if the summer is dry and hot. Then let nature take its course, the growth is very rapid. There is no need for pruning, but the plant tolerates pruning very well after 3 or 4 years. In March, you can cut back near the ground to form a beautiful bush 2-3 m (6 ft 7 in-9 ft 10 in) high.
Its roots are less powerful than those of other species, allowing it to be installed closer to foundations and installations (septic tank, for example).
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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