Australian mountain ash

How to Grow and Care for Australian mountain ash

Australian mountain ash · Eucalyptus regnans
Also known as: Australian mountain oak; giant gum

Grows best in full sun and a mildly acidic, neutral, or mildly alkaline soil that is moist but well-drained. Able to withstand cold temperatures when mature, but shelter from cold, drying winds especially when young. See eucalyptus cultivation

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

Planting and Growing Australian mountain ash

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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 typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral · Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Grows best in full sun and a mildly acidic, neutral, or mildly alkaline soil that is moist but well-drained. Able to withstand cold temperatures when mature, but shelter from cold, drying winds especially when young. See eucalyptus cultivation

How to Water Australian mountain ash?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Australian mountain ash?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Australian mountain ash?

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What Soil Is Best for Australian mountain ash?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral · Alkaline
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Australian mountain ash?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Australian mountain ash?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Australian mountain ash?

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 Australian mountain ash?

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

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How to Transplant Australian mountain ash?

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How to Care for Australian mountain ash in Winter?

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How to Plant Australian mountain ash?

Grows best in full sun and a mildly acidic, neutral, or mildly alkaline soil that is moist but well-drained. Able to withstand cold temperatures when mature, but shelter from cold, drying winds especially when young. See eucalyptus cultivation

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How to Repot Australian mountain ash?

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How to Harvest Australian mountain ash?

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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 Australian mountain ash

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Attributes of Australian mountain ash

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy · Columnar upright
OriginAustralia

Scientific Classification

Species
Eucalyptus regnans
Genus
Eucalyptus
Family
Myrtaceae
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