Cider Gum. A tree with whitish green bark shed annually in late summer, leaves round when young followed by grey-green, adult leaves. Umbels of white to cream flowers. Max Height 10m to 25m. Max Spread 6m to 15m. Flowers June to September. Full Sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Eucalyptus gunnii
A tree with whitish green bark shed annually in late summer, leaves round when young followed by grey-green, adult leaves. Umbels of white to cream flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Eucalyptus |
|---|---|
| Species | gunnii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cider Gum |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Soil | Slightly Acidic |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 10m, 25m |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Spread | 6m, 15m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Narrowly columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Grey, Green |
| Flowers From | June, 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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