alpine ash

Also known as: Tasmanian oak

A large, majestic, evergreen tree with a straight clean trunk and bark in shades of brown, blue and white. It is shed in strips annually on the main branches, while being persistent on the trunk The tree has an open, airy canopy with dull green, slightly glaucous, lance-shaped leaves with conspicuous veins. Mature specimens are capable of reaching 60m (200ft) high, making them suitable only for larger gardens or parkland. White flowers are produced in clusters of up to fifteen in mid-summer which are very attractive to bees. All parts are aromatic.

Scientific classification

Species: alpine ash (Eucalyptus delegatensis)
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 alpine ash

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Quick identification of alpine ash

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alpine ash care guide

Water deeply but infrequently; allow the soil to dry between waterings once established.
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Water deeply but infrequently; allow the soil to dry between waterings once established.

Fertilizing

Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring if growth is poor.

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.