Broadway Arboretum

...more than meets the eye

Protecting and enhancing Bassendean's Qualities

Species Information Page

Eucalyptus crucis Silver Mallee

Location in Arboretum: Esperance sandplain
No on Map: ES01

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• There are three subspecies or Eucalyptus crucis, two of which are Declared Rare Flora (Extant).
• The Silver Mallee has a unique bark trait called "minni-ritchie" which is a rich, coppery red bark on the lower trunk (with green - see photo above) (1).