Eucalyptus subcrenulata
Tasmanian alpine yellow gum
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
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver | White | Green | |
| Autumn | Grey Silver | Green | ||
| Winter | Grey Silver | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–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
- Plant range
- Australia (Tasmania)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in slightly acidic soil with full sun and shelter when young
Propagation
Propagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring and summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pruning group 1, or for the best display of juvenile foliage use Pruning group 7.
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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