This large shrub is upright and open with spreading greyish stems that are sparsely branched forming an open crown. It has silvery-grey green oblong leathery leaves and the large crimson flowers appear from spring to summer followed by large woody fruit.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10 

Eucalyptus macrocarpa is naturally found in south-western Western Australia growing in well drained sandy soils in an open sunny position and is drought tolerant and mildly frost resistant.   

Mottlecah is a straggly shrub that is grown for its flowers and foliage. It is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen or grown in containers. It establishes in 1 to 2 years and is suitable for inland regions tolerating dry periods. The foliage is used in floral arrangements. ID 1924

Note:
The flowers of this species are the largest in the genus and the plant is exported to the USA.

Eucalyptus (ew-ka-LIP-tus) macrocarpa (mak-roh-KAH-pah)

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