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Eucalyptus stellulata

Also Known As

  • Black Sallee

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'-50'
  • W: 25'

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

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Eucalyptus stellulata plant details

Eucalyptus stellulata is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue, bronze and green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucalyptus stellulata

Plant type: tree
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, bronze and green
Mature size: 25 FT wide, 20 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: distinctive bark, fragrant foliage, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucalyptus stellulata

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the more popular cold hardy species, this attractive eucalypt has dark green adult leaves and smooth, peeling bark in shades of soft brown and olive green. It may reach 50' eventually, but it does not grow as fast as other eucalypts. There is a nice one at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. Hardy to about 5 °F. Bronze new growth. Australia.

Gardening facts about Eucalyptus stellulata plant

How to Grow Eucalyptus stellulata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

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Size

Height: 25'-50'

Width: 15'-40'

  • sun
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  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

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Size

Height: 30'-80'

Width: 30'-25'

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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

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Size

Height: 130'-260'

Width: 60'-80'

  • sun
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 20'-30'

Width: 15'-25'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

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Size

Height: 20'-35'

Width: 15'-25'

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  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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