About
Very ornamental evergreen tree about 10m tall, endemic to Western Australia, with smooth, reddish-brown, peeling bark. Clusters of pendent pink flowers appear late winter, followed by urn-shaped woody fruit. Slender, pendulous reddish stems, flower buds and fruit are covered in a striking white waxy bloom. Glossy, green juvenile heart-shaped leaves, to 8cm long are followed by grey-green adult lance-shaped leaves to 14cm long.
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 moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitPendulous weeping
FoliageEvergreen
Height8-12 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Sub-tropical
Native toWestern Australia
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