Grampians gum

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Multi-stemmed evergreen shrub or small tree, endemic to the Grampians National Park, Victoria, about 2-4m tall as a shrub or taller as a tree, with fibrous grey bark on the lower trunk, smooth greyish bark above. Broadly-rounded, dark green juvenile leaves mature to lance-shaped. White flowers in clusters of 3-7 flowers, appear from early summer to mid autumn. Very warty buds and fruit capsules

Scientific classification

Species: Grampians gum (Eucalyptus alpina)
Genus: Eucalyptus
Family: Myrtaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen
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Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Grampians gum

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Grampians gum

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Grampians gum care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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

In mild counties and frost-free areas, grow in sharply drained or sandy, neutral to acid soil in full sun with shelter from winds; in frost-prone areas, grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse, in a mix of lime-free potting compost and grit, in full light with good ventilation. Water freely in spring and summer and apply a general fertiliser monthly, water sparingly in winter. See eucalyptus cultivation

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