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Eucalyptus gunnii (Cider gum)

Other names: Tasmanian cider tree

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Species
E. gunnii is a large evergreen tree with peeling cream and brown bark; round, bright glaucous-blue leaves when young, turning grey-green with age; and clusters of small white flowers.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
15 m 12 m 10-20 years
49 ft 39 ft 10-20 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in slightly acidic soil with full sun and shelter when young. Ideal to plant the youngest available specimens in conditions as specified.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Architectural, Flower Arranging, Sub-Tropical, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Sunset zone

5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Native to

Australia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

When mature Eucalyptus can be left to its own devices, if one grows it as a tree. The removal of damaged, diseased or crossing branches is advised in late winter or early spring. To sustain the most attractive youthful growth, cut shoots.

Propagation methods

Seed

Pests

Diseases

Silver leaf

Oedema

Selective pruning only (only if needed)

Plant in moist, lime free, well-drained soil

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Discuss Eucalyptus gunnii with other Shoot members

photos of ?black spot on gunnii

Shoot User
1139 0
Hi
Here are some photos of the gunnii
Katrine
Posted: Thursday 31st of May 2012 03:11 PM

Re: ?black spot

Nicola
1139 0
Hi can you add a photo? Reply to yourself or me and add up to 3 images. Cheers Nicola
Posted: Wednesday 30th of May 2012 04:50 PM

?black spot

Shoot User
1139 2
Hi
I have a one year old gunnii which is growing really well, but the leaves are turning deep pink and have random black spots on them. Someone has told me this is a disease called black spot. Don't know if that info is correct, and is it is how to treat the young tree? Any help would be great. Thanks.
Katrine
Posted: Wednesday 30th of May 2012 04:45 PM

Re: Re: how far to cut down - eucalyptus

Shoot User
970 0
Thanks Kathy C. I will check in with the grower & see what he says but I think it can be cut close to the base. It is 2 - 3 years old.
Posted: Tuesday 10th of May 2011 04:05 PM

Re: how far to cut down - eucalyptus

Kathy N
970 1
Hi, Gilly,
How old is the tree? If at least 2-3 years, I have seen them safely pollarded (cut by about half) in spring.
Kathy C
Posted: Monday 9th of May 2011 10:44 PM

how far to cut down - eucalyptus

Shoot User
970 1
I want to keep my eucalyptus low growing - a low bush - have been told can cut down every 2 or 3 years. How low can I safely cut without destroying it?
Posted: Monday 9th of May 2011 07:11 PM
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