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  • EUCALYPTUS nicholii
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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
     
    Plant Details
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    • Ornamental bark
      Fibrous, grey to reddish brown bark
    • Pests & Diseases
      Silver leaf, oedema
    • Place of origin
      Australia (New South Wales, Queensland)
    • Evergreen
      leaves 7-13cm (3-5in) long, grey to blue-green when juvenile and light-green or matt bluish-green when adult.
    • White
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • 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)
    • Scented foliage
      Peppermint-scented leaves.
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      12-16m (40-52ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        5-12m (16-39ft)
       
    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.

      For foliage display
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile well drained soil
      Neutral to acid soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Shelter from cold drying winds.
    Eucalyptus - Growing Guide
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