Eucalyptus

Common Name: Eucalyptus

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus deglupta

Family: Myrtaceae

Native: Philippines and Papuasia

Colors: Blue/Green

Description: With leathery leaves that hang obliquely or vertically, Eucalyptus is distinctive by its flowers in pink, red, or white. The flowers have no petals, and are decorated with many showy stamens. The fruit is woody, rough and cone-shaped.

Fun Facts: The name “eucalyptus” means “well-covered.”

In Season: Year round