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Eucalyptus albida

Multi-stemmed evergreen shrub or small tree, native to south west of Western Australia, about 3-4m tall, with smooth, white or greyish-brown bark. Oval, white waxy juvenile leaves densely packed along the branches become narrow, glossy green adult leaves. Creamy-white flowers in clusters of 7-9 flowers appear from late spring to midsummer, followed by cone-shaped to rounded, woody fruits

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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Cream White White Grey Silver
Summer Cream White White Grey Silver Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Myrtaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading branched
Genus

Eucalyptus are evergreen trees or large shrubs, often fast-growing, some with attractive bark, most with aromatic foliage, and clusters of small, white, yellow or red flowers

Name status

Correct

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How to grow

Cultivation

In mild counties and frost-free areas, grow in neutral to acid sharply drained or sandy soil, in full sun with shelter from winds; in frost-prone areas, grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse, in a mix of lime-free potting compost and grit, in full light with good ventilation. Water moderately in spring and summer and apply a general fertiliser monthly, water sparingly in winter. See eucalyptus cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring and summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Cut flowers
Pruning

Pruning group 1, or for the best display of the silvery-white juvenile foliage use Pruning group 7. Foliage is excellent as a cut flower. See Eucalyptus: pruning

Pests

May be susceptible to eucalyptus gall wasp and eucalyptus sucker

Diseases

May be susceptible to silver leaf, oedema and honey fungus

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