Eucalyptus nicholii
Nichol's willow-leafed peppermint
A vigorous tree growing to 18m with an open, rounded crown, weeping branches and brown, fissured bark. Linear, pendent juvenile grey-green leaves to 7cm long and narrow adult leaves to 13cm long, are borne on red stems and release a peppermint scent when crushed. Umbels of, typically seven, white flowers are produced in autumn, followed by rounded to bell shaped woody fruits
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Blue Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Blue Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Red | White | Green Grey Silver | |
| Winter | Red | Blue Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- 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 (NS Wales)
How to grow
Cultivation
Prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil that does not dry out, but will tolerate most soil types. Requires a sunny situation with shelter from cold drying winds. See eucalyptus cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring and summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or, for best juvenile foliage, pruning group 7 For more information 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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