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Eucalyptus glaucescens

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Eucalyptus
Family: Myrtaceae

About this plant

E. glaucescens is a vigorous broadly conical tree 12m to 20m tall, with smooth, grey-green to white, peeling bark. Juvenile foliage blue-white, rounded; adult leaves narrowly lanceolate, blue-green and aromatic when crushed. Young growth may be tinged pink. Creamy-white fragrant flowers are produced in small clusters in autumn

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil that does not dry out but will tolerate most soil types. Requires a sunny situation with shelter from cold drying winds

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or Pruning group 7 for the best display of juvenile foliage

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring or summer

Pests

Eucalyptus sucker now widespread in Europe may be a problem

Diseases

May be affected by silver leaf and oedema

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years