This small tree or mallee has a slender trunk with grey-white bark and weeping branches that form a sparse open habit. It has dark green leathery lance shaped leaves and the bright yellow flowers appear in a cluster during summer.
Hardiness zones 9 to 11
Eucalyptus sepulcralisis naturally found in south-west Western Australia growing on the coast and slightly inland east of Albany. It prefers a very well drained moderately fertile sandy-stony soils in an open sunny position and is drought and light frost tolerant.
Weeping Gum is grown for its large attractive flowers and weeping habit. It is planted in small gardens as a specimen or in group plantings and may be used in arid situations. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions establishing in 2-3 years. The tree dislikes shade and is not suitable for screening, due to its open weeping habit. ID 3317
Note:
Its conservation status is 'Not threatened' and the tree has a lignotuber.
Eucalyptus(ew-ka-LIP-tus) sepulcralis(seh-pull-KRA-lis)
Myrtaceae(mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family