silver-leaved mountain gum

How to Grow and Care for silver-leaved mountain gum

silver-leaved mountain gum · Eucalyptus pulverulenta
Also known as: Argyle apple; silver-leaved ironbark tree

Grow in fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil that does not dry out, in full sun and sheltered from cold, drying winds. See eucalyptus cultivation

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

Planting and Growing silver-leaved mountain 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 typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil that does not dry out, in full sun and sheltered from cold, drying winds. See eucalyptus cultivation

How to Water silver-leaved mountain gum?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for silver-leaved mountain gum?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for silver-leaved mountain gum?

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What Soil Is Best for silver-leaved mountain gum?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for silver-leaved mountain gum?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize silver-leaved mountain gum?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune silver-leaved mountain 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 silver-leaved mountain gum?

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

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How to Transplant silver-leaved mountain gum?

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How to Care for silver-leaved mountain gum in Winter?

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How to Plant silver-leaved mountain gum?

Grow in fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil that does not dry out, in full sun and sheltered from cold, drying winds. See eucalyptus cultivation

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How to Repot silver-leaved mountain gum?

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How to Harvest silver-leaved mountain 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 silver-leaved mountain gum

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Attributes of silver-leaved mountain gum

Plant typeShrubs · Trees
Height8-12 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginAustralia (Southeastern NSW)

Scientific Classification

Species
Eucalyptus pulverulenta
Genus
Eucalyptus
Family
Myrtaceae
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