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    EUCALYPTUS gunnii 'Silverana'
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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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    • Good to know
      Prune back in March and at the end of May to maintain shape and juvenile foliage
    • Pests & Diseases
      Silver leaf, oedema
    • Place of origin
      Australia (Tasmania). Garden origin. France. Luc Harvengt
    • Evergreen
      Younger leaves more rounded
    • Cream
    • Fully hardy
    • Blue
    • Silver
    • Entire
    • Obovate
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy 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)
    • Scented foliage
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Australian / New Zealand
    • 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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Neutral to acid soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Shelter from cold, drying winds
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