About
An attractive small, often multistemmed tree, reaching no more than 6m (20ft) in height when mature. The bark is white, grey or pinkish-brown and sheds in strips on the upper branches. Bears long, slightly sickle-shaped, glossy green leaves, that are red along with the stems when young. Tolerant of pruning and may therefore be grown in containers, unlike other larger growing members of the genus.
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 typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained, Moist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Coastal, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in slightly acidic to neutral well drained soil in a sheltered spot out of cold winds. See eucalyptus cultivation
PruningPruning group 1 or, for best juvenile foliage, pruning group 7 For more information 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