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    Eucalyptus barberi

    Also Known As

    • Barbers Gum

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 16'-32'
    • W: 10'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Eucalyptus barberi plant details

    Eucalyptus barberi is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucalyptus barberi

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 10 FT wide, 16 FT - 32 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant foliage, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucalyptus barberi

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Seed from Olympia, WA. Irregular, slender tree with nice deep green leaves, smooth bark. Tolerates very wet/dry soils, difficult sites. 10 °F.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Gardening facts about Eucalyptus barberi plant

    How to Grow Eucalyptus barberi

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • 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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