Round-leaved mallee facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Round-leaved Mallee
Scientific classification
Genus:	Eucalyptus
Species:	orbifolia

Flower buds ready to open

Leaves and bright yellow flowers

The Round-leaved Mallee, also known as Eucalyptus orbifolia, is a special type of tree. It grows in the dry, inland parts of Australia.

What Does It Look Like?

This unique tree is often called a "mallee." This means it usually has many stems growing from the ground. It can grow to be about 2.5 to 8 metres (8 to 26 ft) tall.

Bark and Leaves

The Round-leaved Mallee has interesting bark. It's reddish-brown and peels off in curls. This reveals lighter, white-grey bark underneath. Its leaves are grey-green and shaped like ovals. They are about 25 to 40 millimetres (1.0 to 1.6 in) long and 15 to 40 mm (0.6 to 1.6 in) wide.

Flowers

One of the best things about this tree is its beautiful flowers! They are a showy cream-yellow color. You can usually see them blooming from July to November. Each flower cluster is about 20 to 25 mm (0.8 to 1.0 in) across.

Where Does It Grow?

You can find the Round-leaved Mallee in several parts of Western Australia. It likes to grow near rocky areas and on hills. It prefers shallow, sandy or clay soils.

Australian Regions

• Western Australia: It grows in the Mid West, Wheatbelt, and Goldfields regions. You can find it between towns like Mount Magnet, Mukinbudin, and Kalgoorlie.
• Central Australia: Its range also reaches into the Northern Territory and northern South Australia. It grows west of Alice Springs.

How People Use It

The Round-leaved Mallee is a great plant for gardens. You can buy its seeds or young plants.

Growing Conditions

• It loves lots of sunshine.
• Once it's grown, it can handle dry weather and even frost.
• It's a good choice if you want an interesting plant in your garden.
• It can also provide a light screen or privacy.
• Native birds love to visit this tree!
• Its seeds are easy to grow.
• You can even grow it in a large pot.