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Eucalyptus gunnii - Description
- Potted Eucalyptus gunnii Plant
- Latin Name: Eucalyptus gunnii
- Compact and hardy ornamental eucalyptus
- Pot Size: 24cm
- Current Plant Size: 100cm
- Excellent cold tolerance and vigorous growth
Eucalyptus gunnii - Characteristics
- Plant Type: Evergreen tree
- Habit: Compact, upright and vigorous growth
- Mature Size:(H x L) 12 x 8 m in the ground (can be pruned smaller)
- Foliage: Round, silver-blue juvenile leaves turning lance-shaped with maturity
- Growth Rate: Fast (up to 2m/year)
- Cold Hardy: Withstands down to -15°C
- Long-living and low maintenance once established
Eucalyptus gunnii - Uses
- Excellent choice for small to medium gardens
- Suited to containers when pruned regularly
- Popular for cut foliage in floristry
- Provides strong evergreen structure and year-round colour
- Ideal screening tree for privacy in Irish gardens
- Companion plants include Grasses, Pittosporum, Phormiums, and Hebes
Eucalyptus gunnii - How to Grow
- Plant in full sun for best growth
- Soil: Prefers moist but well-drained soil
- Tolerant of a wide range of soils once established
- Water well during the first growing season
- Prune annually to control size and encourage juvenile foliage
- Mulch around the base to conserve moisture
- Suitable for both ground planting and large containers
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