Eucalyptus approximans subsp. codonocarpa
Multi-branched, evergreen shrub or small tree to 6m tall in maturity, rare in cultivation, with smooth white, grey or pinkish-brown bark, shedding in ribbons in the upper branches that have warty lower internodes, and aromatic, broad, glossy green leaves. Showy white flowers in clusters of 3-7 flowers, early autumn, followed by bell-shaped to cylindrical woody 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 | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | White | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
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. Suited to container cultivation. 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
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Sub-tropical
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Pruning group 1, or for the best display of juvenile foliage see 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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