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EUCALYPTUS gunnii 'France Bleu'

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EUCALYPTUS gunnii 'France Bleu'

Commonly known as Cider gum

Small silver-blue leaves and comparatively compact growth

Evergreen
Narrowly obovate leaves, younger leaves more rounded
Cream
Height
2.5m (8ft)
Spread
2m (6½ft)
Tall Shrub
Tree
Small 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)
Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds

EUCALYPTUS gunnii 'France Bleu'

Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

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£25.00 each

Available Early Spring 2025

2 to 3 Litre

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Additional Features

	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. Renault Nurseries

Garden Location/Conditions

	Australian / New Zealand
	Suitable for small gardens

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Leaf margin

Entire

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

Obovate

(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