Cider Gum
Eucalyptus gunii
Common Name: Cider Gum
Genus: Eucalyptus
Species: gunii
The Greek translation of Eucalyptus refers to how the calyx surrounds the flower.
Category: Trees
Growth Rate: Fast growing
Features: Has interesting bark, Has interesting foliage
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 10.00 m (1000 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 6.00 m (600 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen | Flower Colour: Cream, White |
| Foliage Colour: Blue/Green, Grey/Silver | Flowering Period: July & August |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
Evergreen tree native to Australia. Young grey-green leaves are rounded changing with age to a more lance like shape. Creamy white flowers in Summer. Attractive peeling bark.
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