EUCALYPTUS nicholii

Commonly known as Gum tree, Narrow-leaved black peppermint

Narrow lance-shaped peppermint scented leaves. White flowers in autumn
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    leaves 7-13cm (3-5in) long, grey to blue-green when juvenile and light-green or matt bluish-green when adult.
  • White
  • Height
    12-16m (40-52ft)
  • Spread
    5-12m (16-39ft)
  • Tree
    Wide-spreading, dense tree. Produces umbels of 7 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)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from cold drying winds.

EUCALYPTUS nicholii

 
  • Additional Features
    Ornamental bark
    Fibrous, grey to reddish brown bark
    Pests & Diseases
    Silver leaf, oedema
    Place of origin
    Australia (New South Wales, Queensland)
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Australian / New Zealand
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
    Pruning group 4
    Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
    Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
    When: Annually in early Spring.

    For foliage display
  • Scented Plants
    Scented foliage
    Peppermint-scented leaves.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Eucalyptus - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
12-16m (40-52ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  5-12m (16-39ft)
  

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