Eucalyptus bridgesiana
apple box
Very large, evergreen tree about 40m tall, and endemic to south-eastern Australia, with grey, fibrous, flaky bark with patches of white throughout, and green young stems. Juvenile leaves are broadly oval, light grey-green and adult leaves are narrow, lance-shaped, glossy green to 20cm long with distinct veining. Clusters of white flowers in groups of 7 appear in autumn followed by rounded, woody fruits
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green | White | Green Grey Silver | |
| Winter | Green | Green Grey Silver |
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 well-drained, fertile, neutral to acid soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. See eucalyptus cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring and summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Mediterranean climate plants
Pruning
Pruning group 1, or for the best display of juvenile foliage use 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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