Fragrant silvery round leaves are used in fresh and dried arrangements. Potted plants grow 24-36” tall, taller when kept indoors in large pots. Eucalyptus trees are native to Australia, but they are also found in the western United States, especially in Arizona, California, and Nevada. Sun or light shade. Bees are attracted to the flowers of the Eucalyptus, and the honey from these bees is highly prized in Australia.
Doctors and herbalists around the world use Eucalyptus in medicines to treat infections, colds, flu, sore throats, bronchitis, pneumonia, aching, stiffness, neuralgia and even some skin infections. Eucalyptus oil mixed with Lavender, Rosemary and other aromatics makes an excellent non-toxic bug repellent.