This attractive, Tasmanian species features gray bark with white and red patches, long, willow-like, peppermint-scented foliage, and red leaf stems. Black Peppermint Gum can grow to 40 ft. in height when mature.
Latin Name: Eucalyptus amygdalina
Site and Soil: Eucalypts like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
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Hardiness:Black Peppermint Gum is hardy to 10 F or below.
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Size at Maturity: 40-50 ft. in height.
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Pests & Diseases: Eucalypts are not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 7
Sunset Western Zone: 5, 6, 8-24; H1, H2
Sunset Northeast Zone: Not listed