This small mallee eucalypt has multiple smooth pale greyish trunks with a lignotuber and spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has leathery dark green lance-shaped leaves and the creamy white flowers appear in a small cluster in autumn. 

Hardiness zones  9 to 10

Eucalyptus aquilina is naturally found in south-west Western Australia growing in Esperance in shallow valleys along creek beds and the adjoining hillsides from sea level to an elevation of 38 m (125 ft). It prefers an open to exposed sunny position and it grows in very well drained moderately fertile shallow sandy soils over granite that are tending acidic. It is drought and light frost tolerant.

The Mt. Le Grand Mallee is grown for its rounded crown and attractive foliage. It is not commonly cultivated in domestic gardens but is grown in woodland settings or in botanical collections. It is suitable from coastal and inland regions and establishes in 3-5 years and is moderately long lived. This mallee is ideal for arid gardens or can be used to screen along borders but may be difficult to obtain requiring specialist nursery. ID 3789

Eucalyptus (ew-ka-LIP-tus)  aquilina (ak-will-ee-um)

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