Family:
Myrtaceae
Eucalyptus leptophylla
Slender-leaf Mallee
Other Names: York Gum, Narrow-leaved Red Mallee, Silver-leaf Mallee, Hooked Mallee, Black Mallee
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
Habit:
Spreading multi-stemmed mallee to 6 m high, sometimes with a rough stocking at the base. Narrow glossy leaves and lots of colourful buds. Flowers are cream and mostly Mar-Oct, but sometimes sporadic.
Habitat & Site Selection:
Mainly in mallee communities. Fairly deep soils in arid to semi-arid areas. Prefers from 300 to 450 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
Seed Collection & Propagation:
Collect seeds between January and December. Propagate from seed which readily germinates. Frost and drought tolerant.
Values & Uses:
Recommended as a windbreak. Useful for soil erosion control. Attractive plant recommended for gardens and roadsides. Excellent for honey production.