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    • Photo of Eucalyptus forrestiana foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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    Eucalyptus forrestiana

    Also Known As

    • Fuchsia Gum

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 12'-15'
    • W: 10'-12'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Eucalyptus forrestiana plant details

    Eucalyptus forrestiana is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue and green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucalyptus forrestiana

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant, small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucalyptus forrestiana

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: clay, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Beautiful in bloom & bud, this small low-maintenance, drought tolerant, tree makes a truly showy specimen for a small garden or a street planting. Growing to 12’ with a rounded shape, “Fuchsia Gum” is much prized for its highly ornamental, pendulous, bright scarlet-red buds that look so much like Fuchsia flowers in full bloom. Yellow filaments/flowers emerge from buds in large bunches for months in Summer; and the attractive pods remain for months after, providing excellent cut flower material. Drought tolerant once established, E. forrestii needs no fertilizer & is both wind & clay soil tolerant, though well-drained soil is usually recommended. Frost hardy to 23-27 °F.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Eucalyptus forrestiana plant

    How to Grow Eucalyptus forrestiana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Eucalyptus microtheca

    aka Eucalyptus coolabah, Coolibah

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 25'-50'

    Width: 15'-40'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eucalyptus microtheca foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Eucalyptus gunnii

    aka Cider Gum

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-80'

    Width: 30'-25'

    • sun
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eucalyptus gunnii flower, foliage by Wouter Hagens
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    Eucalyptus grandis

    aka Flooded gum, Rose gum

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 130'-260'

    Width: 60'-80'

    • sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eucalyptus grandis form by Peter Richardson
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    Eucalyptus gunnii ssp. divaricata

    aka Eucalyptus gunnii var. divaricata, Cider Gum

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eucalyptus gunnii ssp. divaricata foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Eucalyptus parvula

    aka Eucalyptus parvifolia, Small Leaf Gum, Small-Leafed Gum

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 20'-35'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eucalyptus parvula form by Cistus Nursery
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