Eucalyptus pulchella – White Peppermint

Name: Eucalyptus pulchella – White Peppermint
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 260.00 AUD
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1000 in stock

Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1.9m – 2.2m Approx.

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About Eucalyptus pulchella – White Peppermint

Eucalyptus pulchella, commonly known as White Peppermint, is a Tasmanian native tree recognised for its slender, upright form and aromatic foliage. The bark is smooth and white to pale grey, shedding in ribbons to create attractive trunk patterns. Leaves are narrow, glossy green, and strongly peppermint-scented when crushed. In summer, it bears clusters of small white flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators. Mature specimens typically reach 10–20 metres tall with a spread of 4–8 metres, forming a fine, airy crown.

This species is fast growing and hardy once established. Eucalyptus pulchella is drought tolerant, frost hardy, and thrives in a wide range of well-drained soils. It prefers full sun and requires little maintenance beyond formative pruning when young. Its foliage provides both fragrance and shelter, while the nectar-rich flowers support bird and insect life. Evergreen and resilient, it is particularly suited to temperate climates.

They look excellent when planted as feature trees, used in shelterbelts or windbreaks, or included in civic and native revegetation projects. Their narrow, upright habit also makes them effective in avenue plantings or larger residential landscapes where vertical structure is required.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Eucalyptus pulchella – White Peppermint is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 10–20 m

Mature Width: 6–12 m

Eucalyptus pulchella – White Peppermint is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year (fast in good conditions).

Frost Tolerance

Is Eucalyptus pulchella – White Peppermint frost tolerant?

Eucalyptus pulchella – White Peppermint is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Eucalyptus pulchella produces clusters of small creamy-white fluffy flowers from late spring into summer. These soft blooms sit along the fine, pendulous branchlets and create a subtle seasonal display that pairs beautifully with its slender, peppermint-scented foliage.

Native Information

Is Eucalyptus pulchella – White Peppermint an Australian Native? Yes

Eucalyptus pulchella – White Peppermint is Native to Native to Tasmania, occurring mainly in the southeast of the state in dry open forests and woodlands.

Wildlife Value

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and beneficial insects. The fine, weeping foliage provides shelter and foraging habitat for small birds, while the fibrous bark supports insects and microfauna that help build a biodiverse cool-climate native garden.

Sunlight Information

Eucalyptus pulchella – White Peppermint will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Eucalyptus pulchella performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support its excellent drought resilience, healthy canopy development and fine peppermint-scented foliage.

Botanical Information

Common Name: White Peppermint

Genus: Eucalyptus

Botanical Species: Eucalyptus pulchella

Family: Myrtaceae

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus pulchella

Landscape Uses

Avenue Planting
Feature Tree
Shade Tree
Windbreak
Council or Civic Landscapes

Eucalyptus pulchella – White Peppermint works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Select a sunny site with free-draining soil.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball.
Backfill with soil enriched with compost.
Water thoroughly after planting and apply mulch.
Stake young trees to encourage straight growth.

Feature Planting: Space 6 – 8 m apart
Shade Canopy: Space 6 – 8 m apart
Avenue Planting: Space 6 – 8 m apart

Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once mature.
Fertilise with a slow-release native fertiliser annually in spring.
Prune young trees to establish a strong, upright structure.

Sandy soils: Thrives with regular watering during establishment.
Loamy soils: Excellent growth and ideal for long-term health.
Clay soils: Will grow if drainage is improved; avoid heavy, wet clays.
Coastal soils: Tolerates mild coastal exposure.
Poor soils: Performs well but benefits from organic enrichment.

Eucalyptus pulchella – White Peppermint is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year (fast in good conditions).

Fast Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Alpine / High Country (Bright, Mansfield)
Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Eucalyptus pulchella develops excellent drought tolerance. Naturally adapted to dry, rocky Tasmanian woodlands, it thrives in hot, dry and exposed locations with minimal supplementary watering.