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eucalyptus

Eucalyptus globulus

Honeybees heavily forage on its abundant nectar, which yields surplus honey with a distinctive menthol flavor; peak bloom occurs from late fall to early spring in its US range. Pollen is also collected but secondary to nectar; considered invasive in parts of California, so check local regulations before planting.

Nectarhigh
Pollenmedium
BloomNovember–April
USDA zones8-11
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeSoutheastern Australia — naturalized in California
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