Eucalyptus cladocalyx
Sugar Gum
Description
This large tree will grow 75'-100' high and has a straight trunk. It has shiny reddish leaves and tan bark. The tree produces clusters of white flowers that bloom from June through August. Eucalyptus varieties are highly combustible.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
40-60'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.