Plant Database
White Leaved Mallee
Eucalyptus albida
The White Leaved Mallee is a captivating foliage shrub, grown almost exclusively for its stunning, nearly circular, silvery-white juvenile leaves that clasp the stems in opposite pairs. This drought-tolerant, fast-growing eucalyptus forms a large, airy shrub and is a favorite among florists for its long-lasting, aromatic cut foliage that adds a unique texture and color to arrangements.
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Prized for its spectacular, rounded, silvery-white to pale blue juvenile leaves that are stem-clasping and arranged in beautiful opposite pairs along the stems.
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Grows as a multi-stemmed, open, spreading shrub, providing excellent light, airy texture in the garden.
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Extremely drought, heat, and wind tolerant once established, thriving in poor, well-drained soils in full sun.
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The aromatic foliage is highly sought after by florists for bouquets and wreaths, making it both an ornamental and practical garden plant.
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Requires little to no pruning; can be cut back hard if needed to rejuvenate or maintain size.