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 parramattensis is naturally found in Australia growing on the east coast of New South Wales near Sydney from the coast on sandy flats to 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