Eucalyptus gunnii
cider gum
A large evergreen tree with peeling cream and brown bark. Juvenile foliage bright glaucous-blue, rounded; adult leaves elliptic or sickle-shaped, grey-green. Flowers white, in small clusters
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
10鈥�20 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rained, 笔辞辞谤濒测鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲, 奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East鈥揻acing or South鈥揻acing or North鈥揻acing or 奥别蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Tasmania
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in slightly acidic soil with full sun and shelter when young
Propagation
Propagate by seed at 13-18掳C in spring and summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
Pruning
Pruning group 1. For best juvenile foliage prune as pruning group 7. Restrictive pruning may be necessary under glass
Pests
May be susceptible to eucalyptus gall wasp and eucalyptus sucker
Diseases
May be susceptible to silver leaf, oedema and honey fungus
Eucalyptus gunnii
cider gum
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