Eucalyptus gunnii

Also Known As

Cider Gum

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-80'
W: 30'-25'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Eucalyptus gunnii plant details

Eucalyptus gunnii is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and moderate water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucalyptus gunnii

Plant type: tree
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 30 FT - 25 FT - wide, 30 FT - 80 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: distinctive bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucalyptus gunnii

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: moderate
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A more dependable choice for the Pacific Northwest from Tasmania, reaching 30-40’ tall and about half as wide in 10-12 years; evergreen, with juvenile foliage, blue-silver, rounded and whorled on stems, prized by floral arrangers (fresh & dried). Eventually morphs to a more standard mature leaf shape, silver-green and pointed, unless tree is coppiced to maintain juvenile growth for cutting. Plant in full sun, average soil, eventually drought tolerant; deer resistant

By: Secret Garden Growers

One of the hardier of the Eucalyptus, this slender, straight tree (fast growth to 60-80') has small broad blue-green leaves, white mid-summer flowers and elegant smooth white bark. The sap of this interesting tree is sweet and can be tapped and either drunk as is or fermented into a cider; a good choice for aromatherapy oils, excellent bee forage and tolerant of many soil types and a good choice for coastal gardens. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Eucalyptus gunnii is the euc most found in dried arrangements with the round leaves encircling the stem. zone 7

By: Whitman Farms

Very fast growing, medium to large tree. Silver dollar shaped leaves on young growth become lance-shaped on older growth. Prune to grow as a large shrub to have an abundance of leaves for arrangements. Small creamy white flowers appear April through June from shiny green buds and later become lovely bell-shaped seed capsules in clusters. This is a good shade, windbreak or privacy screen. Hardy once established.