Red Mallee, Grey Mallee, Summer Red Mallee
Eucalyptus socialis
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A slender tree. It often has several stems. It grows 2-10 m high. It spreads 2.5-10 m wide. The bark is smooth and grey-brown. It peels off in narrow ribbons. The leaves are sword shaped and grey-green. The flowers are cream and in large numbers. They are in clusters of 7-15. The fruit are round or oval and woody. They have 3-4 valves. The seeds are grey-brown and round.
There are at least 500 Eucalyptus species mostly originally in Australia.
Where it is found
It grows in warm temperate regions. It grows in semiarid locations. It needs well drained soil. It can grow in full sun or light shade. It can stand heavy frosts. It is often on infertile sandy soils. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds