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Eucalyptus Obliqua
Messmate Stringybark. Large tree. Useful timber for construction and pulp purposes. Attractive fibrous bark. Thick dark green leaves. Juvenile leaves green with beautiful orange to red tips. Stunning effect.
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Eucalyptus Radiata
Narrow leaved peppermint. Evergreen. Grow as ornamental shrub in sheltered position. Grey/brown bark. Dark green, ovate/lanceolate leaves. Red tips. Peppermint scent. Coppices. 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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Eucalyptus Globulus
Tasmainian blue gum. Evergreen. Grow as shrub. Smooth blue/grey bark. Large, glaucous, blue leaves. Cream flowers. Large fruit. 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.
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Eucalyptus Rubida
Candle-bark gum. Everygreen. Grow as pruned shrubin sheltered site. Bark white turns to pink. Falls off in ribbons. Reddish tinge to foliage tips. Juvenile leaves green, elongate. Grought tolerant. 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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Eucalyptus Citridora
Lemon scented gum. Powdery White bark. Hairy juvenile stems, long fine narrow adult leaves. Strong lemon scented leaves. Popular greenhouse and conservatory specimen. Tender if planted outside in most parts of UK. Will survive in sheltered South West locations.
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