Standard Eucalyptus Tree | Eucalyptus gunnii
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Standard Eucalyptus Tree
Eucalyptus gunnii
- With its glaucous, rounded, wonderfully fragrant leaves and peeling cream bark, Eucalyptus gunnii (also known as the cider gum tree) is among the very best ornamental trees.
- This plant has been trained as a mini standard (a clear-stemmed tree topped with a bushy head of foliage) to be grown either in the open ground or a large container.
- Alongside its fantastic evergreen foliage, this tree also produces dainty white flower clusters during the summer.
- While this tree can reach an ultimate height of six metres or so left unpruned, most people will keep it nice and compact (at around two metres tall).
- A recipient of the RHS's Award of Garden Merit, this plant has been proven to perform well in British gardens.
- Our mature trees are grown in Air-Pots®, the only type of pot to completely eliminate root circling. A unique design stimulates air pruning for a mass of healthy fibrous roots, which results in a healthy tree that will establish quickly in your garden. With each Air-Pot® made to last up to 20 years, we reuse them on the nursery and wrap your mature tree in hessian for delivery - but if you’d rather keep your tree potted, simply add an Air-Pot® to your basket along with your tree.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Standard Eucalyptus Tree can be grown in a pot to restrict its size. Use a 50-60cm pot. It is suitable long-term if pruned regularly. Protect from severe cold below -10°C.
How big does it get?
The Standard Eucalyptus Tree can reach a mature height of 15 to 20 metres, with a spread of 8 to 10 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Standard Eucalyptus Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Standard Eucalyptus Tree prefers moist to wet soil and can thrive in poorly drained areas. It is very hardy and can tolerate soil temperatures down to -15°C. A 5cm to 10cm layer of mulch helps retain moisture.
How much watering does this plant need?
Standard Eucalyptus Tree is a thirsty plant that requires frequent watering, needing approximately 20 to 30 litres per week. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist to wet, and water generously when temperatures exceed 20°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
Standard Eucalyptus Tree should be pruned in late winter or early spring while dormant, removing any dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
How hardy is this plant?
Eucalyptus gunnii holds an RHS hardiness rating of H5, making it hardy down to -15°C in most of the UK, but it may suffer dieback in severe winters or exposed locations.
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