Coppicing for Cut Foliage

Eucalyptus Glaucescens
Tringiringi gum. Evergreen. Grow as tree or shrub. White smooth bark. Round, blue, glaucous juvenile leaves. Pink tips in spring. Sweetly scented cream flowers. Aromatic. Coppices well. Good for flower arranging. Tolerates poor drainage. 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. Very hardy.
Eucalyptus Parvifolia
Small leaved gum. Evergreen. Grow as a tree or pruned shrub. Brown bark. Small blue gree leaves. White flowers. Good for flower arranging. Coppices well. Lime tolerent. 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. Moderately Hardy.
Eucalyptus Archeri
Alpine cider gum. Smooth white/grey bark with green mottled patches. Small grey- blue leaves and purple juvenile stems. Immature leaves pink. Coppices very well. Tolerates exposure. Ideal foliage for flower arranging.
Eucalyptus Coccifera
Tasmanian snow gum. Evergreen. Grow as shrub or hedge. Good for screening. Brown/white bark. Adult leaves are lanceolate, white/blue on white or yellow stems. 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. Hardy.
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.
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