This small tree has an upright trunk with fibrous bark that extends into the spreading branches that form adense rounded crown. It has shinny mid-green lanced-shaped leaves and the cream small flowers appear in clusters during late winter.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Eucalyptus scias is naturally found in Australia from Bega on the southern New South Wales coast to Sydney growing along the ridges and hillsides close to the coast in open forests and scrubland.

It prefers well drained moderately fertile light sandy soils in an open to exposed sunny position and is frost and drought resistant.

The Large-fruited Red Mahogany is a medium size tree that is grown in parks and gardens and coastal settings as a screen or small shade tree. It has a moderate growth rate and establishes in 3 to 5 years. It is safe to plant around buildings and is used in commercial landscapes. ID 1105

Eucalyptus (ew-ka-LIP-tus) scias(SKY-us)

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