Eucalyptus acaciiformis
Large evergreen tree, endemic to the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, about 20m in height, with greyish-brown, rough bark, green branchelets, red when young and elliptic, greyish-green juvenile leaves, flushed red-bronze maturing to lanceolate dark green. White or cream flowers are produced in umbels of up to 7 flowers in the winter months followed by small rounded woody fruits
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Green Red | Brown | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | White | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical 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
Unresolved
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
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Pruning group 1, or for the best display of juvenile foliage use Pruning group 7. 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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