Eucalyptus neglecta
Omeo gum
A fast-growing, evergreen tree when young, although growth slows down as the tree ages. It reaches a mature height of around 10m (33ft) The smooth bark can vary in colour from yellow-green to greyish-brown. Juvenile leaves are very large, rounded, and green tinged with purple. The adult leaves are broady lance-shaped and mid green. Foliage and young stems are highly aromatic when crushed. Flowers are white and appear in summer, in large clusters of up to fifteen
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Purple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Purple | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in a moist, but well-drained soil in full sun, but can also tolerate wetter soils and unusually partial shade. Suitable for mildly acidic to mildly alkaline soils. Able to withstand cold temperatures when mature but 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
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or, for best juvenile foliage, pruning group 7 For more information 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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