About
Very large, evergreen tree about 40m tall, endemic to southern Australia, notably Tasmania and Victoria. Brown or grey, fibrous bark lower on the trunk, becomes smooth, white, cream, copper and green further up, and hanging in ribbons when shed. Juvenile leaves are broadly oval, light to mid-green to 11cm long and adult leaves are narrow, lance-shaped, glossy green to 16cm long. Clusters of white flowers in groups of 7-9 appear from summer to autumn followed by rounded, 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, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Mediterranean climate plants
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to acid soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. See eucalyptus cultivation
PruningPruning group 1, or for the best display of juvenile foliage use 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