About
Multi-stemmed evergreen shrub or small tree, native to south west of Western Australia, about 3-4m tall, with smooth, white or greyish-brown bark. Creamy-white flowers in clusters of 7-9 flowers appear from late spring to midsummer, followed by cone-shaped to rounded, woody fruits. Oval, white waxy juvenile leaves tightly clustered along the branches become narrow, glossy green adult leaves.
About the genus
Eucalyptus are evergreen trees or large shrubs, often fast-growing, some with attractive bark, most with aromatic foliage, and clusters of small, white, yellow or red flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Sub-tropical
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationIn mild counties and frost-free areas, grow in neutral to acid sharply drained or sandy soil, in full sun with shelter from winds; in frost-prone areas, grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse, in a mix of lime-free potting compost and grit, in full light with good ventilation. Water moderately in spring and summer and apply a general fertiliser monthly, water sparingly in winter. See eucalyptus cultivation
PruningPruning group 1, or for the best display of the silvery-white juvenile foliage use Pruning group 7. Foliage is excellent as a cut flower. See Eucalyptus: pruning
PropagationPropagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring and summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to eucalyptus gall wasp and eucalyptus sucker
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to silver leaf, oedema and honey fungus