Eucalyptus gunnii (Cider Gum)
One of the fastest-growing and hardiest Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus gunnii (Cider Gum) is a large evergreen tree of upright, conical habit adorned with a dense canopy and smooth bark, flaking off in large pieces, cream, pinkish and brown. Rich with a sweet fragrance, the aromatic foliage is rounded, bright silver-blue when juvenile, lance-shaped, and blue-green when adult.
One of the fastest-growing and hardiest Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus gunnii (Cider Gum) is a large evergreen tree of upright, conical habit adorned with a dense canopy and smooth bark, flaking off in large pieces, cream, pinkish and brown. Rich with a sweet fragrance, the aromatic foliage is rounded, bright silver-blue when juvenile, lance-shaped, and blue-green when adult. In summer, small clusters of white fluffy flowers with numerous stamens are borne amongst the foliage. Long-lived, this Eucalyptus requires ample growing space and makes a lovely specimen tree. It is good for shade, windbreak, or screen. The stems with juvenile leaves are wonderful in flower arrangements.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 30-70 ft. tall (9-21 m) and 18-40 ft. wide (5-12 m).
- Performs best in full sun to part shade in average to moderately fertile, slightly acidic, dry to moist soil. Drought tolerant.
- Easy to grow, easy to care for. Deer resistant
- Watch for eucalyptus sucker, silver leaf, and oedema.
- Propagate by seed.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
- Native to Tasmania.
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, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
Height | 30' – 70' (9m – 21m) |
Spread | 18' – 40' (5.4m – 12m) |
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, Drought |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |