Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura'
cider gum [Azura]
Hardier and bushier than the species, an aromatic, evergreen shrub or small tree with silvery-grey bark peeling to reveal cream, olive green, or pinkish brown patches. Lance-shaped mature foliage is greyish blue-green; rounded juvenile foliage is silvery. Small, white, fragrant, fluffy flowers appear on mature plants from mid-summer into autumn, followed by woody, rounded, olive-green fruit
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Cream Green | Grey Silver Blue Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Cream Green | White | Grey Silver Blue Green | |
| Autumn | Grey Silver Cream Green | White | Grey Silver Blue Green | Green |
| Winter | Grey Silver Cream Green | Grey Silver Blue Green | 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
- Bushy
- 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in slightly acidic, moist but well drained soil, in full sun. Shelter from cold, drying winds especially when young. 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
- Patio and container plants
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or, for best juvenile foliage, 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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