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

Eucalyptus elliptica

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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Distribution of Eucalyptus elliptica

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Culture

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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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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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