Eucalyptus dalrympleana (Mountain Gum)
Fast-growing and stately, Eucalyptus dalrympleana (Mountain Gum) is a large evergreen tree of upright, columnar habit adorned with a straight, smooth, creamy white trunk. Rich with a fresh Eucalyptus scent with hints of cinnamon, the aromatic foliage is ovate, copper-tinged when young, becoming blue-green when juvenile, changing to long, curved, drooping, blue-green when adult.
Fast-growing and stately, Eucalyptus dalrympleana (Mountain Gum) is a large evergreen tree of upright, columnar habit adorned with a straight, smooth, creamy white trunk. Rich with a fresh Eucalyptus scent with hints of cinnamon, the aromatic foliage is ovate, copper-tinged when young, becoming blue-green when juvenile, changing to long, curved, drooping, blue-green when adult. In summer, clusters of white flowers are borne amongst the foliage. Long-lived, this Eucalyptus requires ample growing space and makes a lovely specimen tree.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 50-70 ft. tall (15-21 m) and 15-25 ft. wide (4-8 m).
- Performs best in full sun or light shade in average to moderately fertile, slightly acidic, dry to medium soil. Tolerates alkaline soils.
- Easy to grow, easy to care for.
- Watch for eucalyptus sucker, silver leaf, and oedema.
- Propagate by seed.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
- Native to Australia.
Requirements
Hardiness | 8 – 10 |
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Heat Zones | 8 – 10 |
Climate Zones | 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Eucalyptus |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
Height | 50' – 70' (15m – 21m) |
Spread | 15' – 25' (4.5m – 7.5m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Australia |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |