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Eucalyptus michaeliana

Also Known As

Hillgrove Gum

Plant type

tree

size

H: 40'-60'
W: 30'-50'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Eucalyptus michaeliana plant details

Eucalyptus michaeliana is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucalyptus michaeliana

Plant type: tree
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 30 FT - 50 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
Uses: distinctive bark, peeling bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucalyptus michaeliana

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Vigorous evergreen tree to 50'. Should handle heat well. Australia. Little is known about this rare tree which comes from a very restricted area of Australia. It has beautiful purple new growth and makes an excellent ornamental tree to 50' or more, with weeping mature foliage. Not closely related to any other species, it looks like something that ought to be cold tender but already I have had the chance to observe it perform very well in the November 2006 freeze, which it endured without significant damage. It should be hardy to 10 °F, perhaps 5 °F, and heat-tolerant enough to be worth a trial in the South.