This small tree has mutable silvery-grey trunks with spreading branches that form a dense crown. It has glossy green lanced-shaped leaves and the yellowish buds open to white flowers that appear in a cluster during spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12

Eucalyptus curtisiiis naturally found in Australia growing on the east coast of Queensland in the Brisbane area in open woodlands.

It prefers an open sunny position and grows in infertile moist sandy soils and is frost tender but tolerates dry periods.

The Plunkett Mallee is grown for its compact spreading crown. It is planted in small or native gardens as a lawn specimen or along borders for screening. It is also used in street plantings and is ideal for under wires. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions and establishes in 2-4 years and is moderately long lived. It is also planted to attract native birds. Under cultivation the tree is smaller and only attains a height of 3 m (10 ft).ID 637

Eucalyptus (ew-ka-LIP-tus) curtisii(KER-t`s-ee-eye)

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