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.
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.
Eucalyptus Urnigera
Urn-fruited gum. Evergreen. Grow as tree or shrub. Pale bark. Round blue/green leaves. White urn-shaped fruit. Cream flowers. 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. Hardy.
Eucalyptus Viminalis
Manna Gum. Graceful tree with narrow leaves and reddish stems. Rapid growth. Small to medium tree.
Eucalyptus Debeuzevillei
Giant snow gum. Makes a beautiful specimen tree. Patterned bark with white and grey patches. Stems and buds glaucous. Leaves are large, green and glossy. Large fruit, cream flowers. Pollution and wind tolerant. 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. Very Hardy.
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