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Broad-leaved Peppermint (Eucalyptus dives)
A medium, evergreen tree with a spreading crown, featuring greyish-green leaves and a rich eucalyptus scent. Bark is grey-brown and fibrous on all branches. Not suitable for use in narrow nature strips or under powerlines.
Evergreen/deciduous: evergreen
Maintenance: low
Pest and disease: generally trouble free
Height: 10-25m x 8-15m
Growth Rate: medium
Canopy Density: medium
Origin: Victoria and NSW (indigenous to the City of Whitehorse)
Drought tolerance: high
Water-logging tolerance: average
Wind tolerance: average
Frost tolerance: high
Pollution: unknown