Eucalyptus nicholii – Willow peppermint

Eucalyptus nicholii or Willow Peppermint is a small to medium sized, rough barked tree growing to a height of 15m and a width of 8m.  When crushed the leaves have a strong peppermint smell.  Small cream flowers appear in Autumn.  Ideal as a speciman tree in a large garden setting, or as part of a plantation.  Drought and frost tolerant.