About
Evergreen multi-stemmed shrub or tree about 7m tall, endemic to an area of the lower Blue Mountains, New South Wales. White flowers in clusters, from late winter to early summer, followed by woody fruits that are barrel-shaped or urn-shaped capsules. Juvenile leaves are broadly lance-shaped to 15cm long, adult leaves are narrow lance-shaped to 13cm long, both bright glossy green to grey-green. Smooth grey bark, tinged pink, orange, or pale brown, with densely warty young lower stems.
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, Shrubs
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationOutdoors grow in fertile neutral to acid soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. Grow tender species outdoors in mild or frost-free counties only or in a greenhouse/conservatory. 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 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