Eucalyptus Species, Fuchsia Gum, Fuchsia Mallee, Forrest's Malle, Forrest's Marlock

Eucalyptus forrestiana

Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Eucalyptus (yoo-kuh-LIP-tus)
Species
forrestiana (for-rest-ee-AH-na)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | November 2019 | neutral

It seems the easiest way to differentiate between Eucalyptus dolichorhyncha and Eucalyptus forrestiana is the shape of the bud cap, operc...Read More

B
Ventura, CA | March 2009 | positive

Beautiful Eucalyptus--picture taken at the San Luis Obispo Botanic Garden. According to a volunteer, this is 1 of only about 5 in the en...Read More

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J
| February 2003 | positive

Low tree with red capsules and yellow flowers. Very nice tree that grows in arides zones as ornamental.

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