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    EUCALYPTUS
    EUCALYPTUS
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    EUCALYPTUS

    Commonly known as Round-leaved snow gum, Spinning gum

    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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      The juvenile leaves are joined at the base around the stem. When they die they remain on the tree and spin in the wind.
    • Ornamental bark
    • Pests & Diseases
      Silver leaf, oedema.
    • Place of origin
      Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania)
    • Evergreen
      Adult leaves are pendent, lance-shaped to 12cm (5in) long.
    • Australian / New Zealand
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Perfoliate
    • Height
      4-10m (12-30ft)
    • Spread
      3-8m (10-25ft)
    • Tree
      Open to moderately dense shrub or small tree branching from the base. Smooth, flaking, off-white, grey or green bark. Umbels of 3 flowers.
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Scented foliage
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold drying winds.
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      4-10m (12-30ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        3-8m (10-25ft)
      		  
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    varieties
    EUCALYPTUS gunnii
    Cider gum
    blue gum, excellent for cutting
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £20.00
    EUCALYPTUS parvifolia
    Kybean gum, Small-leaved gum
    Peeling bark, dainty grey foliage
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £20.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
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    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
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    £12.00
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    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
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    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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    SB Plant Invigorator
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    500 ml
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