Mountain Gum. A tree with smooth creamy white bark, leaves round when young followed by narrow bright green, adult leaves. Umbels of white flowers in late summer to autumn. Max Height 20m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers August to September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Eucalyptus dalrympleana
A tree with smooth creamy white bark, leaves round when young followed by narrow bright green, adult leaves. Umbels of white flowers in late summer to autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Eucalyptus |
|---|---|
| Species | dalrympleana |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Mountain Gum |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20m |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Spread | 8m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Broadly columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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