Eucalyptus gunnii Silverana ('Lon40')
cider gum [Silverana]
An aromatic, evergreen tree with silvery-grey bark peeling to reveal cream or pinkish brown patches. Lance-shaped mature foliage is blue-green; rounded juvenile foliage is silvery-blue. Small, white, fragrant, fluffy flowers appear on mature plants in mid- to late summer, followed by woody, rounded, olive-green fruit
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Cream Brown | Grey Silver Blue Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Cream Brown | White | Grey Silver Blue Green | |
| Autumn | Grey Silver Cream Brown | Grey Silver Blue Green | Green | |
| Winter | Grey Silver Cream Brown | Grey Silver Blue Green | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in slightly acidic, moist but well drained soil, in full sun. 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
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or, for best juvenile foliage, 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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