About
Very ornamental evergreen tree about 12m tall, endemic to Western Australia, with smooth, reddish-brown, peeling bark. Slender, pendulous reddish stems, flower buds and fruit are covered in a striking white waxy bloom. Glossy, green juvenile heart-shaped leaves to 10cm long, are followed by grey-green, adult lance-shaped leaves to 24cm long. Clusters of pendent red flowers appear late winter, followed by urn-shaped 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 typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-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
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