Eucalyptus Species, Sydney Blue Gum
Eucalyptussaligna

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed