Eucalyptus boliviana
Rare, evergreen tree to 12m tall, restricted to northern New South Wales. Grey-brown, stringy bark on trunk and older branches, and distinctive greyish green, winged young branches are four-sided. Bluish-green oval juvenile leaves, become glossy green, lance-shaped adult leaves. Cream or pale yellow flowers in midwinter or early spring, are followed by broadly funnel-shaped, woody fruits
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Yellow | Blue Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Cream Yellow | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical 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
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to acid soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. See eucalyptus cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring and summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
Pruning
Pruning group 1, or for the best display of juvenile foliage use Pruning group 7. See Eucalyptus: pruning for more detailed advice
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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