Fast Growing Species

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 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 Nitens
Shining gum. Evergreen. A large tree. Bark smooth. Large, dark shiny adult leaves. Glaucous, heart shaped juvenile leaves and square juvenile stems. Cream flowers. Good timber. Rapid growth. Can coppice. 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 Gunnii
Cidergum. Evergreen. Grow as tree or shrub. Grey/cream bark. Round silver/blue juvenile leaves. Copices well. Popular. 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. Very Hardy.
Eucalyptus Gunnii (White)
Grow as a tree or pruned shrub. Bark white. round small silver/white leaves. Attractive. Coppices well. 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. Very hardy.
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