Cider Gum
Eucalyptus gunnii
SKU
03297
Blue-green, coin-shaped juvenile leaves are good for cut foliage. Dense, upright-growing habit used for screening and street trees. Dark green lance-shaped foliage when mature. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | you-ka-LIP-tus GUN-ee-ee |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing to 40 to 50 ft. tall, 20 to 30 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | What makes this tree so beautiful is the texture and color of its leaves. A great sound barrier if planted densely and also works as a visual screen. Tends to be bushier than some other Eucs so don't crowd them if used as a backyard shade tree. A good front yard or street tree. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Tolerates Alkaline Soil |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8 - 10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Your climate may be too cold for this plant