Eucalyptus Species, Broad-leaved Kindlingbark, Broad-Leaved Ribbon Gum, Mountain White Gum

Eucalyptusdalrympleana

Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Eucalyptus (yoo-kuh-LIP-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gearhart, Oregon

Seaside, Oregon

Warrenton, Oregon

Quilcene, Washington

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Sultan, WA (Zone 8a) | September 2007 | positive

A tall tree with long, narrow leaves. It has a stunning white trunk with decorative pealing revealing patches of grey, pink or brown. I...Read More

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Seaside, OR (Zone 8b) | July 2006 | positive

A very attractive tree. I have one growing in a very harsh environment, and it has grown fast and strong.

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