About
Large evergreen tree endemic to north eastern New South Wales and Queensland, about 45m tall, with rough greyish-brown bark on the trunk and main branches. Rounded bluish-green or greyish-green juvenile leaves are followed by aromatic lance-shaped adult foliage, and white flowers appear from late summer to winter followed by cup-shaped woody fruits.
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained, Moist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Mediterranean climate plants, Sub-tropical
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationIn mild counties and frost-free areas, grow in well-drained, neutral to acid soil, in full sun with shelter from winds. See eucalyptus cultivation
PruningPruning group 1, or for the best display of juvenile foliage use Pruning group 7. Will need restrictive pruning under glass. 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