Family:
Myrtaceae
Eucalyptus dumosa
White Mallee
Other Names: White Mallee, Waikeri, Weir Mallee, Bunurdurk
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
HABIT:
Tree or mallee to 8 m high. Rough, flaky persistent bark at the base and bluish-grey leaves. Whitish flowers (Jun-Feb).
HABITAT & SITE PREFERENCE:
Mainly found in mallee, dry sandy sites with low rainfall. Prefers 250 to 450 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
SEED COLLECTION & PROPAGATION:
Collect seed Sep-Feb. Propagates readily from seed. Tolerates moderate frost.
VALUES & USES:
Useful as a windbreak, for soil erosion control, and in honey production.