Eucalyptus nova-anglica
An evergreen tree growing to around 25m (83⅓ft) high with rough, grey to black bark on the trunk and smooth lighter grey and brown bark on the branches. Juvenile foliage is circular and glaucous green, while adult foliage is aromatic, green and lance shaped. The flowers which appear in summer are white.
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Poorly–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Grey Silver Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
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
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in full sun and a mildly acidic to neutral soil that is moist but well-drained, but can also tolerate wetter 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
- Architectural
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
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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