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Eucalyptus youmanii
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

Youman's gum

A broadleaf, evergreen tree with blue and green foliage and small, cream flowers appearing in spring and summer. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought-tolerant once established

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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
Wider than 8 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Cream Blue Green
Summer Blue Green Cream
Autumn Blue Green
Winter Blue Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Myrtaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright
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

Prefers well-drained soil but can adapt to a variety of soil conditions. Keep soil on the dry side in summer

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring and summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

Pruning group 1, or for the best display of juvenile foliage, Pruning group 7

Pests

May be susceptible to eucalyptus gall wasp and eucalyptus sucker

Diseases

May be susceptible to silver leaf and oedema. Resistant to verticillium wilt

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