About
A fast-growing, very hardy evergreen large shrub to tree, reaching a mature height of around 7m. The very large, highly aromatic, round, jade-green foliage Attains resemble extra-large bay leaves, sometimes with a purple tinge. The bark is smooth and greenish-yellow to greyish-brown and masses of small, white flowers appear from July to August. Tolerates wet soils and shady areas and a good choice for a quick-growing screen. May also provide a roosting area for small birds such as goldfinches in winter . Foliage may shred in high winds.
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, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Trees
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in a moist, but well-drained soil in full sun, but can also tolerate wetter soils and unusually partial shade. Suitable for mildly acidic to mildly alkaline soils. Able to withstand cold temperatures when mature but 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 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