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This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects.
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Other common names Tasmanian alpine yellow gum
Family Myrtaceae
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
Details E. subcrenulata is a tree to potentially 10-20m, with a moderately fast growth rate, but can be managed by pruning or coppicing. Bark is smooth and grey, with yellow-green patches, peeling when mature. Leaves are oval, glossy green and sometimes red-edged on juvenile growth, darker and more lanceolate on mature growth, aromatic
Plant range Australia (Tasmania)
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Spreading / Branched
Fragrance Foliage
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H4
Full Sun
Aspect North-facing or West-facing or South-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained, Well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Neutral
Ultimate height Higher than 12 metres
Ultimate spread wider than 8 metres
Time to ultimate height 20-50 years
Cultivation Grow in slightly acidic soil with full sun and shelter when young
Propagation Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types Low Maintenance Architectural
Pruning Pruning group 1
Pests Suckers may be a problem
Diseases May be affected by silver leaf and oedema
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