Eucalyptus elliptica
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A medium-sized, highly ornamental, evergreen tree reaching a height of 20m (66ft) when mature. Has beautiful white bark with tints of pink and gold. The new shoots are pink becoming blue-green with age. Juvenile foliage is blue green with a reddish edge and petiole and is ovate to elliptical in shape. Mature foliage is sickle-shaped and blue-green to green. The foliage is striongly aromatic. Flowers are white and attractive to bees

Scientific classification
- Species
- Eucalyptus elliptica (Eucalyptus elliptica)
- Genus
- Eucalyptus
- Family
- Myrtaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Autumn · Winter · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Eucalyptus elliptica
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Eucalyptus elliptica
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Eucalyptus elliptica care guide
- Moderate watering rate, soil may dry lightly between irrigation rounds
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate watering rate, soil may dry lightly between irrigation rounds
Fertilizing
Fast-growing eucalyptus feed once annually early spring growth
Pruning
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.
Propagation
Propagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring and summer
Growing
Grows well in most garden soils that are moisture-retentive but well drained and in full sun. Dislikes very dry soil, even when established
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Common pests and 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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