Eucalyptus gunnii
Special order
These plants are from our supplier in Italy. Shipping is 2-3 weeks from order.
Details
Common name: Cider Gum
Description: Eucalyptus gunnii is one of the hardiest eucalyptus for UK gardens, grown for its beautiful, aromatic silver-blue juvenile foliage and its striking peeling, grey-green bark. When cut back hard each spring — a technique known as coppicing — it produces a continuous flush of the rounder, more ornamental juvenile leaves that are so prized for cutting and floral arrangements. Left to grow freely, it develops into an elegant, fast-growing tree. The foliage has a distinctive eucalyptus fragrance and works beautifully in contemporary planting schemes.
Other benefits: aromatic foliage, excellent for cutting, fast-growing, attractive bark
Wildlife attraction: bees and insects visit the flowers; mature trees provide nesting sites for birds
Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 8m x 5m (unpruned); 2m x 2m (coppiced annually)
Position: full sun; sheltered from cold winds
Soil pH: neutral to slightly acid; adaptable
Moisture: well-drained; drought tolerant once established
Winter hardiness: cold hardy to -14°C
Delivery and Shipping
Tuscan Plants to Order
These plants are from Tuscany and are shipped to order so have a lead time of 2-3 weeks.
Just place your order and we will contact you once they have been received, checked by our nursery team and are ready for your garden!
Product details
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Neutral, Sandy, Clay, Acid
- Flower colour
- White
- Characteristics
- Evergreen, Fragrant, Cold hardy, Fast-growing, Drought resistant
- SKU
- CNIT298556
Specification correct at time of publishing. Please confirm before ordering.