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Eucalyptus microtheca

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.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.