About
A medium-sized, evergreen tree, with a mature height of up to 25m. Flowers are white and produced in summer and autumn, followed by woody fruit capsules. The foliage and stems have a typical eucalyptus aroma when crushed. Both the juvenile and adult foliage is lance-shaped and a glossy rich green. The bark is mid-grey and brown, paler on the younger branches.
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 pHAlkaline, Acid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained, Poorly-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, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants
Native tomost with aromatic foliage
Fragranceand clusters of small
Toxicitywhite
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in full sun and a mildly acidic, neutral, or mildly alkaline soil that is moist but well-drained; but can also tolerate wetter soils better than many eucalypts. 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 20052,eucalyptus-mannifera-subsp-mannifera,Eucalyptus mannifera subsp. mannifera,,A handsome Eucalyptus tree
Propagationwith a well-formed canopy. Ornamental features add seasonal appeal.,Eucalyptus are evergreen trees or large shrubs
Pest resistanceoften fast-growing
Disease resistancesome with attractive bark