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EUCALYPTUS
Commonly known as Gum tree, Ironbark
Very attractive, fast-growing trees best used as specimens.
Genus of over 680 species of evergreen trees and shrubs found mainly in Australia but also in the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Melanesia.
Leaves on young trees and sucker shoots are usually opposite, developing to alternate ones as the tree matures. Rapid regrowth after pruning produces attractive young stems for the foliage market.
Source of the well-known antiseptic oil and high-grade honey from the petalless flowers.
They release compounds that inhibit other plants from growing nearby (allelopathic effect).
The Blue Mountains of Australia take their name from the haze of vapourised volatile componds given off on warm days.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - trees and shrubs.
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Tree - flowers are petalless, composed of many stamens.
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Full sun - shelter from cold drying winds -
Additional Features - Good to know - valued for their aromatic leaves and attractive bark. -
Pests & Diseases - silver leaf, oedema. -
Place of origin - Australia mostly, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant
Trees - Care Guide
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- How to plant a tree
- Checking ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
Buy Varieties of EUCALYPTUS
EUCALYPTUS nicholii >
Commonly known as: Gum tree, Ironbark, Narrow-leaved black peppermint.
Narrow lance-shaped peppermint scented leaves. White flowers in autumn
EUCALYPTUS pauciflora subsp. niphophila >
Commonly known as: Ironbark, Snow gum.
Sickle-shaped leaves with peeling bark, very hardy and salt tolerant
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
