black gum

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An elegant, moderately fast growing evergreen tree, producing about 1-1.5m of new growth per year when established. Bark is deeply furrowed and brown or mid-grey. Long willow-like leaves are produced on branches that form an open, airy canopy. It is a useful subject for growing in boggy or dry soil conditions and reaches a mature height of 18m

Scientific classification

Species: black gum (Eucalyptus aggregata)
Genus: Eucalyptus
Family: Myrtaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
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Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of black gum

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Culture

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Quick identification of black gum

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black gum care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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.