Blue Mallee (Eucalyptus polybractea)

Family: Myrtaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Eucalyptus polybractea is an evergreen Tree growing to 6 m (19ft 8in) at a fast rate.It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in baked goods, ice cream and sweets. — An essential oil from the leaves is used as a food flavouring in baked goods, ice cream and sweets.

Habitat & North American Range

Poor clayey and sandy soils in the semi-arid interior. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)