southern blue gum

Also known as: blue gum; fever gum; fever tree; Tasmanian blue gum

A fast-growing evergreen tree to 30m or more, with white to cream, yellow or grey bark that sheds in ribbons to reveal light green and brown inner bark. It has highly aromatic foliage, the juvenile leaves ovate and blue-white; adult leaves sickle-shaped. White flowers are borne on mature trees in spring or summer

Scientific classification

Species: southern blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus)
Genus: Eucalyptus
Family: Myrtaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of southern blue gum

Distribution map

NSW, Victoria, Tasmania

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Culture

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Quick identification of southern blue gum

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southern blue gum care guide

Deep soak then allow top soil to dry fully before rewatering
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Deep soak then allow top soil to dry fully before rewatering

Fertilizing

Light diluted evergreen feed once per month warm growing months

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.