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EUCALYPTUS gunnii 'Silverana'
Commonly known as Cider gum
Silvery-blue leaves becoming bluer with age
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowPrune back in March and at the end of May to maintain shape and juvenile foliage
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Pests & DiseasesSilver leaf, oedema
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Place of originAustralia (Tasmania). Garden origin. France. Luc Harvengt
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EvergreenYounger leaves more rounded
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Cream
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Fully hardy
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Blue
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Silver
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Entire
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Obovate
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Height8m (26ft)
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Spread4m (13ft)
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Tall Shrub
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Tree
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Scented foliage
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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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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size8m (26ft)
4m (13ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New Zealand
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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 4Suitable 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
Neutral to acid soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sunShelter from cold, drying winds