About
Eucalyptus macarthurii, the Camden woollybutt, is an evergreen eucalyptus with a well-formed canopy of aromatic foliage and white flowers. A handsome specimen tree for a large, sheltered, sunny garden.
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 typeLoam, Sand, Clay
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants
Native torounded
Fragrancepurple-tinged juvenile leaves and broader
Toxicitymid-green adult leaves
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 6891,eucalyptus-macarthurii,Eucalyptus macarthurii,Camden woollybutt,Eucalyptus neglecta
Propagationthe Omeo gum
Pest resistanceis a fast-growing evergreen tree to around 10 m with smooth bark ranging from yellow-green to greyish-brown
Disease resistancevery large