Eucalyptus microtheca

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Coolibah

 
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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Coolibah is probably the most common form of Eucalyptus planted in the Southwest. This is a fast-growing, single- or multi-trunk tree reaches 35' x 25' quickly. This tree can tolerate full sun and accepts lawn conditions. Flowers are cream, and nonshowy.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

Grey, White

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Clay

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Lawn, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.