About
An evergreen tree maturing to around 25m (83⅓ft) high with rough, grey to black bark on the trunk and smooth lighter grey and brown bark on the branches. Juvenile foliage is circular and glaucous green, while adult foliage is aromatic, green and lance shaped. The flowers which appear in summer are white.
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 moistureWell-drained, Poorly-drained, Moist but 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, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in full sun and a mildly acidic to neutral soil that is moist but well-drained, but can also tolerate wetter 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