A spreading WA mallee shrub bearing large bright yellow flowers and distinctive bell-shaped gum nuts. A hardy, showy small feature for dry, sandy gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 3 m H × 3 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Bell-fruited Mallee
Eucalyptus preissiana is a shrub in the Myrtaceae family, native to Western Australia. It reaches around 3 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Yellow flowers appear in winter and spring.
Where to grow Bell-fruited Mallee
Bell-fruited Mallee suits Mediterranean, warm-temperate and arid and semi-arid climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and tolerates salt-laden coastal winds.
Soil & planting
Bell-fruited Mallee does best in sandy and free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Bell-fruited Mallee handles dry conditions well once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Bell-fruited Mallee after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Bell-fruited Mallee in the garden
Bell-fruited Mallee earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same very drought tolerant and Mediterranean climate as Bell-fruited Mallee. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Bell-fruited Mallee
Plant Sale lists Bell-fruited Mallee as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
