About
A fast-growing large evergreen tree with flaking white and grey bark. Flowers white. Juvenile leaves ovate, grey-green; mature leaves long and narrow, drooping, dark grey-green but coppery-tinted when young.
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 typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Native toAustralia
Care notes
CultivationPrefers a slightly acidic soil but will tolerate most soil types. Requires a sunny situation
PruningPruning group 1, or for the best display of juvenile foliage use Pruning group 7.
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