Narrow-leaved black peppermint (Eucalyptus nicholii)
Narrow-leaved black peppermint (Eucalyptus nicholii) is a tree that can grow higher than 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Narrow-leaved black peppermint (Eucalyptus nicholii).
This plant has several common names including: narrow-leaved black peppermint or Nichol’s willow-leafed peppermint.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: narrow-leaved black peppermint, Nichol’s willow-leafed peppermint
Scientific name: Eucalyptus nicholii
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Poorly drained, Well drained
Garden type: Architectural
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Narrow-leaved black peppermint (Eucalyptus nicholii) – Rexness from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trees are essential plants in gardens, large and small, with their sculptural presence.
In terms of design, they add height, structure and interest all year round with attractive flowers, foliage, fruits and trunks.
In addition, they provide home and a food source for birds and other wildlife.
Other types of Eucalyptus to consider:
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How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Narrow-leaved black peppermint (Eucalyptus nicholii), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Narrow-leaved black peppermint (Eucalyptus nicholii) is not a demanding plant regarding the type of soil and can grow in clay, loam or sand.
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Clay soil is composed of more than 25 percent clay particles. These particles have a high moisture holding capacity and the soil is heavy to dig and can be waterlogged in winter (dry in summer).
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The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
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Sandy soil is light, porous and very easy to drain. It is a soil poor in organic matter and nutrients. It is composed of relatively large mineral particles that allow water to drain quickly.
It is not very sensitive to soil acidity or alkalinity and grows well in soils with pH acid, alkaline or neutral.
As for soil drainage, Eucalyptus nicholii can be planted in almost any type of conditions. It tolerates soils with good drainage or soils that retain a lot of moisture.moist but well drained, humid or poorly drained or well drained soils.
Sunlight
Narrow-leaved black peppermint (Eucalyptus nicholii) should be grown in full sun places.
Cultivation profiles – Growing Narrow-leaved black peppermint (Eucalyptus nicholii) – DVernon at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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