mountain gum
Also known as: broad-leaved kindling bark; broad-leaved ribbon gum
A fast-growing large evergreen tree with flaking white and grey bark. Juvenile leaves ovate, grey-green; mature leaves long and narrow, drooping, dark grey-green but coppery-tinted when young. Flowers white
Scientific classification
- Species
- mountain gum (Eucalyptus dalrympleana)
- Genus
- Eucalyptus
- Family
- Myrtaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of mountain gum
Distribution map
Australia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of mountain gum
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mountain 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
GrowingPrefers a slightly acidic soil but will tolerate most soil types. Requires a sunny situation
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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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