Eucalyptus globulus
TASMANIAN BLUE GUM
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
50m
Plant habit
 
25m

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Origins: Australia, VIC, TAS

Other Botanical Names: Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus

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Eucalyptus globulus
TASMANIAN BLUE GUM
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
50m
Plant habit
 
25m

FEATURES

Flowers: cream

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer

Leaves: aromatic

Bark & Stems: white & grey smooth bark and peeling in ribbons


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & bush designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting , bee attracting , koala food






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