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EUCALYPTUS nicholii
Commonly known as Gum tree, Narrow-leaved black peppermint
Narrow lance-shaped peppermint scented leaves. White flowers in autumn
(UK Delivery Only)
£20.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Ornamental barkFibrous, grey to reddish brown bark
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Pests & Diseases
Silver leaf, oedema -
Place of origin
Australia (New South Wales, Queensland) -
Evergreenleaves 7-13cm (3-5in) long, grey to blue-green when juvenile and light-green or matt bluish-green when adult.
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White
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
12-16m (40-52ft) -
Spread
5-12m (16-39ft)
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TreeWide-spreading, dense tree. Produces umbels of 7 flowers.
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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 foliagePeppermint-scented leaves.
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size12-16m (40-52ft)
5-12m (16-39ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New Zealand
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Shelter from cold drying winds.
Eucalyptus - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How to plant a tree
- Ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Clearing up fallen beech tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning and Shaping Magnolia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tidying young trees in October - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
