Blue Mallee, Twin-leaved Gum, Blue-leafed mallee, Warilu, Twin-leaf Mallee
Eucalyptus gamophylla
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A small gum tree. It grows 2-4.5 m high and spreads 0.9-3 m wide. It has rough bark on the lower parts of the trunk. The upper branches and twigs are smooth. The young leaves are opposite and join at their bases. They are broad and dull blue-grey. The adult leaves are often absent. The flowers are white.
There are at least 500 Eucalyptus species mostly originally in Australia.
Where it is found
It grows in sandy loam soils in inland Australia. It can grow in arid places. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, nectar
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mullerang