Overview
Eucalyptus dives is a spreading branched trees in the genus Eucalyptus, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Eucalyptus dives grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include architectural, coastal, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, low maintenance and cut flowers.
About
Eucalyptus dives, commonly known as broad-leaved peppermint, is a spreading branched evergreen tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family. As a member of the Eucalyptus genus, it features fragrant leaves and clusters of small flowers, typically appearing in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south or west-facing aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and suits sheltered positions, making it suitable for architectural, coastal, cottage, and Mediterranean-style gardens.
About the genus
Eucalyptus is a genus of more than 700 species of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae. Most species of Eucalyptus are trees, often mallees, and a few are shrubs. Along with several other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, including Corymbia and Angophora, they are commonly known as eucalypts or "gum trees".
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Eucalyptus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Eucalyptus dives size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Low Maintenance, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Eucalyptus dives
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Eucalyptus sucker
- Disease resistance
- Silver leaf, Oedema, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Eucalyptus dives?
Eucalyptus dives prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Eucalyptus dives need?
Eucalyptus dives grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Eucalyptus dives hardy in the UK?
Eucalyptus dives has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Eucalyptus dives?
Seed.