Eucalyptus pauciflora
ghost gum
A spreading evergreen tree, about 15-20m tall. White to light grey peeling bark sheds to reveal yellow, bronze and greenish patches, young shoots are yellow or red. Elliptic, pinkish bronze juvenile leaves turn grey-green and adult leaves are glossy blue-green, sickle-shaped, up to 20cm long, with distinctive parallel veins. Clusters of 9-15 white flowers appear in spring and summer, followed by cup-shaped to funnel-shaped woody fruits
Synonyms
Eucalyptus coriacea
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Red | White | Pink Bronze Grey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Red | White | Green Grey Silver | |
| Autumn | Yellow Red | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter | Yellow Red | Green Grey Silver |
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
Correct
- Plant range
- SE Queensland to Tasmania
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil that does not dry out, in full sun and sheltered from cold, drying 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 young specimens giving the best display of juvenile foliage, 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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