Eucalyptus Camphora
Mountain swamp gum. Attractive juvenile leaves- reddish tinge and aromatic. Smooth grey/brown bark. Tolerates poor drainage. Suffers from damage to leaves through wind chill. Small tree.
Eucalyptus Nicholii
Willow leaved black peppermint. Evergreen. Grow as small tree or pruned shrub. Rough brown bark. Blue/green fine narrow leaves. Pendulus foliage on drooping branches. Needs sheltered position. Plant in full sun in moderately fertile acid - neutral soil. Keep plant moist. Stake in 1st year if exposed site. Pests and diseases - generally trouble free. Moderately hardy.
Eucalyptus Cinerea
Silver dollar gum. Evergreen. Small glaucous tree. Bark fibrous reddish brown. Juvenile leaves ovate, glaucous, silver/blue. Good for flower arranging. Plant in full sun in moderately fertile acid - neutral soil. Keep plant moist. Stake in 1st year if exposed. Pests and diseases - generally trouble free. Tender.
Eucalyptus Dives
Broad-leaved Peppermint. Small Tree. Member of the peppermint group of Eucalypts and has stong scent. Essential Oils used commercially in pharmacy etc.
Eucalyptus Nova Aneglica
New England peppermint. Everygreen. Grow as a shrub in a sheltered position.Silver/grey bark. Glaucous, lanceolate leaves. Pungent smelling. Good for flower arranging. Can coppice. Plant in full sun in moderately fertile acid - neutral soil. Keep plant moist. Stake in 1st year if exposed. Pests and diseases - trouble free. Tender.
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