About
A small, spreading, evergreen tree with bark flaking attractively into cream, grey and green patches during summer. White to cream flowers appear from late spring to summer. Young shoots have a white bloom and narrow, grey-green leathery leaves.
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 typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Cottage and informal garden
Native toAustralia (Tasmania)
Care notes
CultivationGrow in neutral to slightly acidic soil with full sun and shelter when young
PruningPruning group 1, or for the best display of juvenile foliage use Pruning group 7.
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