Cider Gum will grow to be about 75 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 50 feet. It has a high canopy with a typical clearance of 6 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. As it matures, the lower branches of this tree can be strategically removed to create a high enough canopy to support unobstructed human traffic underneath. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more.
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is particular about its soil conditions, with a strong preference for sandy, acidic soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America.
Details
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus gunnii
Common Name
Cider Gum
Hardiness Zone
- 8
Appearance
Max Height
50 Feet
Max Spread
50 Feet
Plant Form
- Upright Spreading
Foliage Colour
- Blue
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
In Mid Summer
Moisture
Average To Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Medium
Deer Resistance
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