varnished gum

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An evergreen shrub notable for its slow-growing habit, reaching around only 1m in height in 4 years. It may eventually reach 3-4m. Leaves are about 5cm across, thickly-textured and highly glossy; ovate to round when juvenile, they are more elongated and are stalked when adult. Flowers, if they appear, are white and held singly

Scientific classification

Species: varnished gum (Eucalyptus vernicosa)
Genus: Eucalyptus
Family: Myrtaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of varnished gum

Distribution map

Australia (Tasmania)

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of varnished gum

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varnished gum care guide

Deep infrequent watering, highly drought resistant when fully established
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Deep infrequent watering, highly drought resistant when fully established

Fertilizing

Single annual spring dose of slow-release native shrub fertilizer

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.