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Eucalyptus amygdalina

black peppermint

Evergreen shrub or tree, endemic to Tasmania, to about 30m tall, with fibrous, grey to greyish-brown bark on trunk and larger branches, salmon pink white or grey on smaller branches and branchlets. Long, narrow, green leaves are strongly aromatic of peppermint. White flowers in clusters of between 11-15 flowers in summer are followed by rounded woody fruits

Other common names
almond-leaved gum
Australian kino tree
see moregiant gum
red gum tree
Tasmanian peppermint gum
wangara tree
Synonyms
Eucalyptus salicifolia
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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
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Grey Silver Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical 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
Tasmania

How to grow

Cultivation

In mild counties and frost-free areas, grow in well-drained, neutral to acid soil, in full sun with shelter from winds. See eucalyptus cultivation

Propagation

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

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Sub-tropical
Pruning

Pruning group 1, or for the best display of juvenile foliage use Pruning group 7. Will need restrictive pruning under glass. See Eucalyptus: pruning

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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