Eucalyptus ovata

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swamp gum

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Other common names

swamp gum

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Botanical Details

Family
Myrtaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
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

Propagation

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

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 and oedema