This tree has a straight trunk with grey granular bark and spreading branches that form an open crown. It has dull green lanced-shaped leathery leaves and the cream coloured flowers appear in a cluster during summer followed by capsular fruit.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Eucalyptus parramattensisis naturally found in Australia growing on the east coast of New South Wales near Sydney from the coaston sandy flatsto the mountains in clay to sandy-clay based soils. It prefers a open sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

Calgaroo is grown for its quick growth rate and spreading crown. It is planted in parks or large gardens as a lawn specimen or used in roadside plantings. It tolerates wet conditions or poorly drained soils and is fast growing when young establishing in 2 to 4 years. ID 581

Eucalyptus (ew-ka-LIP-tus) parramattensis(pa-ra-ma-TEN-sis)

Myrtaceae(mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family