white gum

How to Grow and Care for white gum

white gum · Eucalyptus alba

Outdoors grow in fertile neutral to acid soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. Grow tender species outdoors in mild or frost-free counties only or in a greenhouse/conservatory. See eucalyptus cultivation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing white gum

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained · Moist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Outdoors grow in fertile neutral to acid soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. Grow tender species outdoors in mild or frost-free counties only or in a greenhouse/conservatory. See eucalyptus cultivation

How to Water white gum?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for white gum?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for white gum?

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What Soil Is Best for white gum?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for white gum?

Well drained · Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize white gum?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune white gum?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate white gum?

Propagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring and summer

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How to Transplant white gum?

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How to Care for white gum in Winter?

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How to Plant white gum?

Outdoors grow in fertile neutral to acid soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. Grow tender species outdoors in mild or frost-free counties only or in a greenhouse/conservatory. See eucalyptus cultivation

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How to Repot white gum?

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How to Harvest white gum?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to silver leaf, oedema and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to eucalyptus gall wasp and eucalyptus sucker

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The Toxicity of white gum

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Attributes of white gum

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
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Scientific Classification

Species
Eucalyptus alba
Genus
Eucalyptus
Family
Myrtaceae
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