About
A fast-growing evergreen tree reaching a height of 6-7m (20-23ft) in height if allowed to grow naturally. Large groups of golden yellow buds, often up to 15 in a cluster, open to reveal creamy-white flowers in autumn. The foliage is strongly aromatic. Adult foliage is sickle shaped and glossy green with bright goleden yellow petioles. The ovate, juvenile foliage is blue-green aging to a glossy rich green. The smooth, highly ornamental bark is silver and cinnamon brown with cream striations and is regularly shed in strips, to reveal white bark beneath.
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, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate 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 seed or 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