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Eucalyptus Species, Sydney Blue Gum

Eucalyptussaligna

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Family

Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Eucalyptus (yoo-kuh-LIP-tus)

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Species

saligna (sal-LIG-nuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

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

Pale Pink

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

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CoreHHI

Bluffton, SC (Zone 9a) | June 2006 | positive

Grows fast, it's about 4 ft tall from seed I planted inside late last fall. Right now it's got nice flowers on it and making seed pods. I...Read More

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Eucalyptus Species, Sydney Blue Gum

Eucalyptussaligna

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