About

Eucalyptus urnigera, the urn-fruited gum, is a modestly sized evergreen tree to around 15 m with smooth, peeling bark ranging from grey to cream to orange and rounded, blue-green juvenile leaves giving way to tapering, intensely green adult leaves. White flowers appear in clusters of three in spring and summer, held on long stalks with distinctive, urn-shaped buds and fruits � giving rise to the common name. A beautiful and ornamental eucalyptus 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 typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained, Well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4

Plant details

Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Native toAustralia (Tasmania)
FragranceFoliage

Care notes

CultivationGrow in 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
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