Kybean mallee ash

An evergreen tree, usually growing to no more than 7m (23ft) in the UK. bark is a rich chocolate brown with white striations, which when shed exposes lighter brown bark beneath. Juvenile foliage is lance-shaped and a bronze purple when young maturing to dark green. Adult foliage is lance-shaped and a glossy dark green. The foliage is lightly aromatic. White flowers are produced from late autumn through winter and are honey-scented. A high altitude eucalyptus in its native habitat, it can tolerate colder gardens in the UK well once mature, provided the soil is well drained.