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19 November 2008

Cider Gum

Eucalyptus gunii

Genus: Eucalyptus
Species: gunii

The Greek translation of Eucalyptus refers to how the calyx surrounds the flower.

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Category: Trees

Height: 10.00 m (1000 cm)
Spread: 6.00 m (600 cm)

Form: Tree
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Soil Type: Good soil, ideally slightly acid.
Drought Tolerance: Drought tolerant (when established)

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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