Other common names
narrow-leaved black peppermint
Trees
A vigorous tree growing to 18m with an open, rounded crown, weeping branches and brown, fissured bark. Linear, pendent juvenile grey-green leaves to 7cm long and narrow adult leaves to 13cm long, are borne on red stems and release a peppermint scent when crushed. Umbels of, typically seven, white flowers are produced in autumn, followed by rounded to bell shaped woody fruits
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Loam, Sand
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres