Kybean gum
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A compact medium-sized evergreen tree with peeling grey bark and elliptic juvenile foliage; adult leaves narrow, drooping blue-green, to 6cm in length. Flowers small, white, in umbels
Scientific classification
- Species
- Kybean gum (Eucalyptus parvula)
- Genus
- Eucalyptus
- Family
- Myrtaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Kybean gum
Distribution map
Australia (New South Wales)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Kybean gum
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Kybean gum care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningLittle 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
PropagationPropagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring and summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in slightly acidic soil with full sun and shelter when young
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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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