Omeo gum

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A fast-growing, evergreen tree when young, although growth slows down as the tree ages. It reaches a mature height of around 10m (33ft) The smooth bark can vary in colour from yellow-green to greyish-brown. Juvenile leaves are very large, rounded, and green tinged with purple. The adult leaves are broady lance-shaped and mid green. Foliage and young stems are highly aromatic when crushed. Flowers are white and appear in summer, in large clusters of up to fifteen.

Scientific classification

Species: Omeo gum (Eucalyptus neglecta)
Genus: Eucalyptus
Family: Myrtaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Winter · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Omeo gum

Distribution map

Australia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Omeo gum

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Omeo gum care guide

Deep weekly watering, cut irrigation once tree becomes mature
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Watering

Deep weekly watering, cut irrigation once tree becomes mature

Fertilizing

Balanced evergreen tree feed applied one time each early spring

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.

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring and summer

Growing

Grows best in a moist, but well-drained soil in full sun, but can also tolerate wetter soils and unusually partial shade. Suitable for mildly acidic to mildly alkaline soils. Able to withstand cold temperatures when mature but shelter from cold, drying winds especially when young. See eucalyptus cultivation

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