About
Multi-branched, evergreen shrub or small tree to 6m tall in maturity, rare in cultivation, with smooth white, grey or pinkish-brown bark, shedding in ribbons in the upper branches that have warty lower internodes, and aromatic, very narrow, glossy green leaves. eye-catching white flowers in clusters of 7 flowers, early autumn, followed by cylindrical woody fruit.
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 moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Trees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Sub-tropical, City and courtyard gardens
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil that does not dry out, in full sun and sheltered from cold, drying winds. Suited to container cultivation. See eucalyptus cultivation
PruningPruning group 1, or for the best display of juvenile foliage see pruning group 7. See Eucalyptus: pruning for more detailed advice
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