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Eucalyptus globulus

Southern Blue Gum, Blue Gum

Commonly known as the Southern Blue Gum, this is a large sized tree with mid-green leaves. White flowers appear are borne from autumn through winter and result in small, brown nuts. It can reach a height of 40 metres and 10 m wide and will grow on a range of soil types provided they are well drained. It is also tolerant of wind, extended dry periods, and frost. This tree is commonly used as a wind break, grown for screening, or planted as a specimen in a large garden or park.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Trees
Height:40.00 m
Spread:10.00 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Forestry, Mediterranean
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateFast
Also known asSouthern Blue Gum, Blue Gum
Sku18517

Eucalyptus globulus Details

Commonly known as the Southern Blue Gum, this is a large sized tree with mid-green leaves. White flowers appear are borne from autumn through winter and result in small, brown nuts. It can reach a height of 40 metres and 10 m wide and will grow on a range of soil types provided they are well drained. It is also tolerant of wind, extended dry periods, and frost. This tree is commonly used as a wind break, grown for screening, or planted as a specimen in a large garden or park.

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