Overview
Eucalyptus woodwardii is a bushy trees in the genus Eucalyptus, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Eucalyptus woodwardii 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 woodwardii, commonly known as lemon-flowered gum, is a bushy evergreen tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family. Like other Eucalyptus species, it is a fast-growing plant with fragrant leaves and clusters of small flowers, here noted for their lemon-yellow colour. It thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils that are moist but well-drained, and can tolerate acid to neutral pH. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H3 and is suited to flower borders, beds, and coastal locations, offering interest in spring and summer.
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 woodwardii 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 woodwardii
- 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 woodwardii?
Eucalyptus woodwardii prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Eucalyptus woodwardii need?
Eucalyptus woodwardii grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Eucalyptus woodwardii hardy in the UK?
Eucalyptus woodwardii 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 woodwardii?
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 pulchellawhite peppermint gum
- Eucalyptus radiatanarrow-leaved peppermint
- Eucalyptus salignasaligna gum
