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Eucalyptus gunnii Tree

Name: Eucalyptus gunnii Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: EG.SS.10.1
Price: 63.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Cider Gum Trees

Blue-green foliage all year round, with that fabulous eucalyptus aroma.

From £42.50

From £42.50 ~~£55~~

Available As:

Multi stem tree

Two or more stems arising from or near ground level

Mature standard tree

1.8m-2.0m clear stem with a branched crown on top

Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 10 x 8 metres in 20 years

Foliage Grey-green leaves all year-round

Bark Peeling feature bark

Soil Prefers moist free-draining sites, suits most soil types

Description

This elegant, evergreen is commonly known as a Cider Gum tree and will grow to an estimated height and spread of 10 x 8 metres in 20 years. Eucalyptus gunnii produces rounded, colourful silver-blue new foliage which becomes slightly more elliptical and turn shades of grey, blue and green as it ages. The bark of the Cider Gum Tree peels in a variety of chalky shades, including creams, greens, grey and browns providing another striking feature.

Native to Tasmania, Eucalyptus gunnii prefers a south facing position and can tolerate all soils, but is happiest in moist, well-drained conditions. A stunning evergreen tree, Eucalyptus gunnii holds the RHS AGM status and will provide both screening and interest year round.

AKA Eucalyptus tree, Cider gum tree, Tasmanian cider tree

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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