Eucalyptus formanii:
is another horticultural
surprise. We have a specimen that is about ten years old and has developed
into a small tree with long, narrow leaves and rough bark. The flowering
period is the surprising horticultural feature of this eucalypt. The
conspicuous cream flowers appear for almost six months of every year.
Our Eucalyptus formanii has a single trunk. In the wild it may develop
a mallee growth habit.
Eucalyptus formanii is classified as a rare plant with limited natural
distribution. It only occurs in a small area of southwest Western Australia.
The species is an ideal “Backyard Eucalypt” because it is small enough to
grow in most suburban gardens and will not overwhelm either house or garden.
Our specimen is growing in a well-drained situation and has proved to be both
drought and frost tolerant.
Eucalyptus formanii is
valued for honey production and propagates readily from seed.