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Eucalyptus gunnii (Cider Gum)

Cider Gum, Cider Tree, Tasmanian Cider Tree

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Eucalyptus gunnii, Cider Gum, Cider Tree, Tasmanian Cider Tree, Evergreen Tree, Bark, Aromatic Leaves
Eucalyptus gunnii, Cider Gum, Cider Tree, Tasmanian Cider Tree, Evergreen Tree, Bark, Aromatic Leaves
Eucalyptus gunnii, Cider Gum, Cider Tree, Tasmanian Cider Tree, Evergreen Tree, Bark, Aromatic Leaves

One of the fastest-growing and hardiest Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus gunnii (Cider Gum) is a large evergreen tree of upright, conical habit adorned with a dense canopy and smooth bark, flaking off in large pieces, cream, pinkish and brown. Rich with a sweet fragrance, the aromatic foliage is rounded, bright silver-blue when juvenile, lance-shaped, and blue-green when adult. In summer, small clusters of white fluffy flowers with numerous stamens are borne amongst the foliage. Long-lived, this Eucalyptus requires ample growing space and makes a lovely specimen tree. It is good for shade, windbreak, or screen. The stems with juvenile leaves are wonderful in flower arrangements.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
  • Grows up to 30-70 ft. tall (9-21 m) and 18-40 ft. wide (5-12 m).
  • Performs best in full sun to part shade in average to moderately fertile, slightly acidic, dry to moist soil. Drought tolerant.
  • Easy to grow, easy to care for. Deer resistant
  • Watch for eucalyptus sucker, silver leaf, and oedema.
  • Propagate by seed.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
  • Native to Tasmania.

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Requirements

Hardiness 8 - 10
Heat Zones 8 - 10
Climate Zones 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Trees
Plant Family Myrtaceae
Genus Eucalyptus
Common names Eucalyptus
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 30' - 70'
(9.1m - 21.3m)
Spread 18' - 40'
(5.5m - 12.2m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Native Plants Australia
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Birds
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Eucalyptus kruseana (Bookleaf Mallee)
Corymbia ficifolia (Red Flowering Gum)
Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. debeuzevillei (Jounama Snow Gum)
Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. niphophila (Alpine Snow Gum)
Eucalyptus cinerea (Argyle Apple)
Eucalyptus dalrympleana (Mountain Gum)

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Requirements

Hardiness 8 - 10
Heat Zones 8 - 10
Climate Zones 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Trees
Plant Family Myrtaceae
Genus Eucalyptus
Common names Eucalyptus
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 30' - 70'
(9.1m - 21.3m)
Spread 18' - 40'
(5.5m - 12.2m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Native Plants Australia
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Birds
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage
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Do I Need?
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