eucalyptus - small leaved gum

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Airy, dark blue-green eucalyptus.

Shrub-like, compact habit in our annual trials, reaching 2–3' tall. Fine-leaf shape has a delicate appearance. Dark blue-green leaves contrast with red stems. Uniform plant habit.

Specs:

  • Plant Height: 20–36"

  • 2” soil block

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

Varies.

PLANT SPACING:

12-24".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Zones 9-11. Eucalyptus may be grown as a perennial in areas that receive no frost or with adequate protection from frost in cooler regions.

HARVEST:

After leaves start to feel leathery and stems are woody. Fresh cut stems can be hung to dry or preserved in a glycerin and water solution. Preserving with glycerin will result in more durable and pliable dried stems that have the appearance of freshly cut foliage.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Well-drained, fertile soil.

USES:

Excellent cut or dried flower foliage. Accent in beds. Excellent container plants.

ALTERNATE NAMES:

Cider gum, gum, euc

SEED SOURCE:

Johnny’s Selected Seeds

*Item description and growing information sourced from the seed company and linked accordingly

** if there are no images of the product it means that I have not grown that specific variety in the past. product images are available to review on the seed company’s website

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Airy, dark blue-green eucalyptus.

Shrub-like, compact habit in our annual trials, reaching 2–3' tall. Fine-leaf shape has a delicate appearance. Dark blue-green leaves contrast with red stems. Uniform plant habit.

Specs:

  • Plant Height: 20–36"

  • 2” soil block

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

Varies.

PLANT SPACING:

12-24".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Zones 9-11. Eucalyptus may be grown as a perennial in areas that receive no frost or with adequate protection from frost in cooler regions.

HARVEST:

After leaves start to feel leathery and stems are woody. Fresh cut stems can be hung to dry or preserved in a glycerin and water solution. Preserving with glycerin will result in more durable and pliable dried stems that have the appearance of freshly cut foliage.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Well-drained, fertile soil.

USES:

Excellent cut or dried flower foliage. Accent in beds. Excellent container plants.

ALTERNATE NAMES:

Cider gum, gum, euc

SEED SOURCE:

Johnny’s Selected Seeds

*Item description and growing information sourced from the seed company and linked accordingly

** if there are no images of the product it means that I have not grown that specific variety in the past. product images are available to review on the seed company’s website