About
Eucalyptus gregsoniana, the Wolgan snow gum, is a slightly tender, spreading evergreen shrub with long, blue-green to blue-grey leaves that narrow and develop red edges as they mature, on vivid-red stems. White flowers appear in clusters in late spring and early summer. A striking and ornamental eucalyptus for a sheltered, sunny garden position.
About the genus
Eucalyptus are evergreen trees or large shrubs, most native to Australia, often fast-growing with attractive, often peeling or mottled bark, aromatic foliage and clusters of fluffy white, yellow or red flowers. Grown as specimen trees, hedges or coppiced for foliage in gardens and parks.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-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 toSE Australia
FragranceFlower, Foliage
Care notes
CultivationPrefers neutral to slightly acidic soil that does not dry out but will tolerate most soil types. Requires a sunny situation with shelter from cold drying winds
PruningPruning group 1 or Pruning group 7 for the best display of juvenile foliage
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