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Other common names cider gum cider tree
Tasmanian cider tree
Family Myrtaceae
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
Details E. gunnii is a large evergreen tree with peeling cream and brown bark. Juvenile foliage bright glaucous-blue, rounded; adult leaves elliptic or sickle-shaped, grey-green. Flowers white, in small clusters
Plant range Tasmania
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Columnar/Upright
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H5
Full Sun
Aspect East-facing or South-facing or North-facing or West-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained, Well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Neutral
Ultimate height Higher than 12 metres
Ultimate spread wider than 8 metres
Time to ultimate height 10-20 years
Cultivation Grow in slightly acidic soil with full sun and shelter when young
Propagation Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types Architectural Patio & Container Plants Sub-tropical
Pruning Pruning group 1. For best juvenile foliage prune as pruning group 7. Restrictive pruning may be necessary under glass
Pests Suckers may be a problem
Diseases May be affected by silver leaf and oedema
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