About
Small evergreen tree or multi-stemmed shrub about 4-11m tall, endemic to southern Western Australia. Masses of orange, barrel-shaped buds are followed by clusters of coral-pink flowers from late winter to late spring, followed by pendulous cylindrical, woody fruits, ribbed at the base. Rough, flaking dark grey-brown to grey-black bark and smooth grey or coppery branches, with greyish-green, elliptical juvenile leaves 6cm long and lance-shaped dull grey-green adult leaves to 15cm long.
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 typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeTrees, Shrubs
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Mediterranean climate plants, Sub-tropical
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. Grow tender species outdoors in mild or frost-free counties only. See eucalyptus cultivation
PruningPruning group 1, or for the best display of juvenile foliage use 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