Eucalyptus gunnii

Planting Conditions and Ideal Location

• Light Requirements: Prefers full sun, which helps develop the strongest growth and the best blue-grey foliage colour.

• Soil Preferences: Grows best in moist but well-drained soils, including sandy loam and light clay. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.

• pH Range: Tolerates slightly acidic to neutral soils (pH 6.0–7.5).

• Moisture Needs: Likes regular watering during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature.

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring after frost risk has passed or in early autumn in mild climates.

• Spacing: Allow 4–6 metres around the planting site to accommodate mature size.

• Positioning Tips: Excellent as a specimen tree or for foliage production in cut-flower arrangements.

• Shelter Needs: Hardy but benefits from protection from severe winter winds in exposed locations.

• Container Growing: Can be grown in large pots with free-draining compost, but will require annual pruning to control size.

Routine Care, Feeding, and Seasonal Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Water regularly in the first growing season to establish deep roots.

  • Once established, water only during prolonged drought.

  • Container plants require consistent moisture in summer but must never sit in waterlogged soil.

• Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring to encourage healthy growth and foliage colour.

• Pruning:

  • Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and control size.

  • Hard prune annually (“coppicing”) to produce fresh young stems with ornamental juvenile leaves.

  • Remove dead or crossing branches as needed.

• Mulching: Apply a 5–8 cm mulch layer of bark or compost in spring to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds. Keep mulch away from the trunk.

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally free from serious problems; rarely affected by pests or fungal issues in well-drained soil.

• Winter Care: Hardy down to around -10°C; young plants in colder areas may benefit from fleece protection in severe frost.

• Weed Control: Keep the base free from weeds and grass to reduce competition for nutrients and water.

Ornamental Features, Seasonal Interest, and Garden Uses

• Foliage: Distinctive rounded, silvery-blue juvenile leaves when young, maturing to longer, grey-green adult foliage. Both have a pleasant aromatic scent when crushed.

• Flowers: Creamy-white clusters appear in summer, though flowering is less common in regularly pruned plants.

• Form: Graceful, upright tree with attractive peeling bark in shades of cream, grey, and brown.

• Growth Rate and Size: Very fast-growing; can reach 8–12 metres in height and 4–6 metres spread within 10 years if unpruned.

• Wildlife Benefits: Flowers attract pollinators such as bees; mature trees provide shelter for birds.

• Ornamental Value: Striking year-round foliage, architectural form, and attractive bark make it a focal point in gardens.

• Garden Design Uses:

  • Specimen tree in lawns or large gardens.

  • Cut foliage production for floral arrangements.

  • Architectural accent in modern garden designs.

  • Screening or windbreak in suitable locations.

• Seasonal Appeal: Evergreen, providing colour and texture in all seasons; young shoots are especially decorative in winter.

• Longevity: Long-lived in the right conditions and adaptable to different pruning styles to suit garden needs.

• Size
  2 Ltr, single cane

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