About
Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. pauciflora, the ghost gum, is a form of the spreading, graceful eucalyptus producing the characteristic attractive peeling, white-grey bark, blue-green, sickle-shaped aromatic foliage and clusters of white flowers of the species. A beautiful and hardy specimen tree for a sheltered 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
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants
Native toSE Queensland to Tasmania
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil that does not dry out, in full sun and sheltered from cold, drying winds. See eucalyptus cultivation
PruningPruning group 1 or, for young specimens giving the best display of juvenile foliage, Pruning group 7. See Eucalyptus: pruning for more detailed advice
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