About
Evergreen, multi-stemmed shrubby tree, endemic to southern Western Australia, to 7m tall. White to creamy-yellow flowers appear between midsummer and early autumn, followed by cylindrical or rounded woody fruit with longitudinal, angled grooves. Lanceolate to elliptic, aromatic glossy, green adult leaves to 14cm long. Smooth grey bark with accumulated strips of rough bark at the base, become pale grey, grey-brown, white or pinkish-copper with ribbons on the upper branches.
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, Shrubs
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Sub-tropical
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationIn mild counties and frost-free areas, grow in sharply-drained or sandy, neutral to acid 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 juvenile foliage use Pruning group 7. May 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