Eucalyptus moorei
narrow-leaved Sally
A fast-growing evergreen tree reaching a height of 6-7m (20-23ft) in height if allowed to grow naturally. The smooth, highly ornamental bark is silver and cinnamon brown with cream striations and is regularly shed in strips, to reveal white bark beneath. The ovate, juvenile foliage is blue-green aging to a glossy rich green. Adult foliage is sickle shaped and glossy green with bright goleden yellow petioles. The foliage is strongly aromatic. Large groups of golden yellow buds, often up to 15 in a cluster, open to reveal creamy-white flowers in autumn
Buy this plant
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 | Blue Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Green Gold | |||
| Autumn | Cream | Green Gold | ||
| Winter | Cream | Green Gold |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical 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
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in slightly acidic, moist but well drained soil in full sun, but unlike many other eucalypts will also tolerate wetter soils. Shelter from cold, drying winds especially when young. See eucalyptus cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Flower borders and beds
- 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
Get involved
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.