Eucalyptus campaspe

RHS Plant Profile
silver-topped gimlet
Trees

Evergreen tree about 10m tall, endemic to Western Australia, with smooth, shiny bark, greenish-grey to yellow-brown, red-brown or coppery. The small branchlets, flower buds and fruit capsules are covered in a waxy, silvery-white bloom. Grey-green, lance-shaped juvenile leaves to 8cm long mature to glossy green adult leaves to 12cm long. White flowers appear in summer and early autumn, followed by cup-shaped or conical woody fruit

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

8-12 metres

Max Spread

4-8 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
4-8 metres
Max Height
8-12 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Foliage
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical 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 fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. Grow tender species outdoors in mild or frost-free counties only. 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

Pruning

pruning group 1, or for the best display of juvenile foliage use pruning group 7. See Eucalyptus: pruning for further advice

Pests

May be susceptible to eucalyptus gall wasp and eucalyptus sucker

Diseases

May be susceptible to silver leaf, oedema and honey fungus