cider gum
Also known as: cider tree; Tasmanian cider tree
A large evergreen tree with peeling cream and brown bark. Juvenile foliage bright glaucous-blue, rounded; adult leaves elliptic or sickle-shaped, grey-green. Flowers white, in small clusters
Scientific classification
- Species
- cider gum (Eucalyptus gunnii)
- Genus
- Eucalyptus
- Family
- Myrtaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 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 cider gum
Distribution map
Tasmania
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of cider gum
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cider gum care guide
- Deep watering for young trees, mature plants withstand dry periods well
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep watering for young trees, mature plants withstand dry periods well
Fertilizing
FertilizingYoung tree balanced feed once annually at early spring growth start
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
GrowingGrow in slightly acidic soil with full sun and shelter when young
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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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