Overview
Eucalyptus pulchella is a bushy trees in the genus Eucalyptus, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Eucalyptus pulchella grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds and coastal.
About
Eucalyptus pulchella, commonly known as white peppermint gum or white peppermint, is a bushy evergreen tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family. Like other Eucalyptus species, it features fragrant leaves and clusters of small flowers. It thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for planting in flower borders, beds, and coastal areas, offering winter interest. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or summer at 13-18°C.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Eucalyptus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Eucalyptus pulchella size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, Coastal
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Eucalyptus pulchella
- Propagation
- Seed at 13-18°C in spring and summer
- Pest resistance
- Eucalyptus gall wasp, Eucalyptus sucker
- Disease resistance
- Silver leaf, Oedema, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Eucalyptus pulchella?
Eucalyptus pulchella prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Eucalyptus pulchella need?
Eucalyptus pulchella grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Eucalyptus pulchella hardy in the UK?
Eucalyptus pulchella has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Eucalyptus pulchella?
Seed at 13-18°C in spring and summer.
More in the Eucalyptus genus
- Eucalyptus cordatasilver gum
- Eucalyptus dealbata
- Eucalyptus divesbroad-leaved peppermint
- Eucalyptus melliodorayellow box
- Eucalyptus nobilis
- Eucalyptus radiatanarrow-leaved peppermint
- Eucalyptus salignasaligna gum
- Eucalyptus sepulcralisweeping gum
