Eucalyptus subcrenulata

Also Known As

Alpine Yellow Gum

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 20'-30'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Eucalyptus subcrenulata plant details

Eucalyptus subcrenulata is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In fall and summer cream and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucalyptus subcrenulata

Plant type: tree
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: distinctive bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucalyptus subcrenulata

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Every year we carry a number of different cold hardy eucalyptus species. They are evergreen, fast-growing trees often with bluish-green, grey, or silver foliage. They usually have tall columnar shapes that do not cast too much shade. Eucalyptus are great for contributing to that subtropical look in your garden or for a spot that demands an intriguing signature tree. In the past we have carried: subcrenulata, parvifolia, dalrympleana, bridgesiana, neglecta, johnstonii, ovata, perriniana and more.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Rather than the usual blue-gray foliage, this eucalyptus has deep green, glossy leaves, ruffled and crisped around the edges, the adult leaves longer and narrower than the 3 x 2" juvenile foliage. A sturdy, upright tree, quickly reaching 30' in the garden with bark, reddish brown in young plants, that matures to silver-gray peeling to yellowish orange and green. Resprouts from the base and can be coppiced. Full sun, lean and well-drained soil, and not much summer water as with most eucalyptus. Frost hardy to 5 °F, mid USDA zone 7.