cider gum

How to Grow and Care for cider gum

cider gum · Eucalyptus gunnii
Also known as: cider tree; Tasmanian cider tree

Grow in slightly acidic soil with full sun and shelter when young

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Planting and Growing cider gum

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering for young trees, mature plants withstand dry periods well
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained · Well drained
FertilizingYoung tree balanced feed once annually at early spring growth start
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in slightly acidic soil with full sun and shelter when young

How to Water cider gum?

Deep watering for young trees, mature plants withstand dry periods well

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for cider gum?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for cider gum?

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What Soil Is Best for cider gum?

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

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize cider gum?

Young tree balanced feed once annually at early spring growth start

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How to Prune cider 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 cider gum?

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

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How to Transplant cider gum?

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How to Care for cider gum in Winter?

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How to Plant cider gum?

Grow in slightly acidic soil with full sun and shelter when young

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How to Repot cider gum?

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How to Harvest cider 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 cider gum

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Attributes of cider gum

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginTasmania

Scientific Classification

Species
Eucalyptus gunnii
Genus
Eucalyptus
Family
Myrtaceae
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