Eucalyptus polyanthemos

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Steve Mullany /Dave Ryden

Description

An evergreen tree, this Eucalyptus is graceful and medium in size with a moderate growth rate. It has a slender, straight form with foliage that is gray green in color and oval to round in shape. It needs full sun to grow well. Eucalyptus varieties are highly combustible.

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Roadside, Street Tree

Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.