Eucalyptus perriniana (Spinning Gum)
Fast-growing, Eucalyptus perriniana (Spinning Gum) is a small evergreen tree or large shrub of open, spreading habit adorned with smooth bark, flaking in ribbons, off-white, gray, or green. Rich with a sweet, menthol-like fragrance, the aromatic foliage is rounded bluish-green when juvenile, lance-shaped, pendulous, and silver-green when adult.
Fast-growing, Eucalyptus perriniana (Spinning Gum) is a small evergreen tree or large shrub of open, spreading habit adorned with smooth bark, flaking in ribbons, off-white, gray, or green. Rich with a sweet, menthol-like fragrance, the aromatic foliage is rounded bluish-green when juvenile, lance-shaped, pendulous, and silver-green when adult. In summer, abundant clusters of 3 creamy-white flowers are borne amongst the foliage. This Eucalyptus makes a lovely specimen tree. Prized by florists, the stems with juvenile leaves are frequently used in flower arrangements.
- Grows up to 20-30 ft. tall (6-9 m) and 15-20 ft. wide (4-6 m).
- Performs best in full sun in average to moderately fertile, slightly acidic soil that does not dry out. Protect from cold, drying winds. Tolerates light shade and poor soils.
- Easy to grow, easy to care for.
- Watch for eucalyptus sucker, silver leaf, and oedema.
- Propagate by seed in spring or summer.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
- Native to southeastern Australia.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 8 – 10 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Eucalyptus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 20' – 30' (6m – 9m) |
| Spread | 15' – 20' (4.5m – 6m) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Australia |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |