About
This medium-sized, highly ornamental, evergreen tree reaching a height of 20m (66ft) when mature. Has beautiful white bark with tints of pink and gold. The new shoots are pink becoming blue-green with age. Juvenile foliage is blue green with a reddish edge and petiole and is ovate to elliptical in shape. Mature foliage is sickle-shaped and blue-green to green. The foliage is striongly aromatic. Flowers are white and attractive to bees.
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
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Coastal, Mediterranean climate plants
FragranceFoliage, Stem
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in most garden soils that are moisture-retentive but well drained and in full sun. Dislikes very dry soil, even when established
PruningPruning group 1 or, for best juvenile foliage, pruning group 7 For more information see Eucalyptus: pruning
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