About
A medium sized evergreen tree reaching a height of 25m (83⅓ft) when mature. The smooth bark is grey, with orange and pink hues. It is an useful subject for wetter soils, tolerating it better than most eucalypts. The round to oval, juvenile leaves are arranged in opposite pairs and are a bright, silvery blue-green. Adult foliage is sickle-shaped and blue green. White flowers are produced in spring. All parts of the plant are aromatic.
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 typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in slightly acidic, moist but well drained soil in full sun, but unlike many other eucalypts will also tolerate wetter soils. Shelter from cold, drying winds especially when young. See eucalyptus cultivation
PruningPruning group 1 or, for best juvenile foliage, pruning group 7 For more information see Eucalyptus: pruning
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to eucalyptus gall wasp and eucalyptus sucker
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to silver leaf, oedema and honey fungus