Eucalyptus Caesia

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus caesia Common Names: Gungurru, Silver Princess, Gum, Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Trees Plant Habit: Irregular Shape, Pendulous, Upright

Description: A beautiful mallee Eucalypt that is a unique small tree growing to approx 6-9 metres tall. Young branches are red and glossy and dark brown bark on the trunk eventually get covered in a white powder giving a stunning silvery appearance. Habit is pendulous and flowering occurs in winter and spring. Flowers are a spectacular pink or red and followed by large gumnuts. Great in small gardens as a feature tree or in a group planting.

Mature Height: 4-10m Position: Full Sun Mature Width: 2-4m Soil Type: Any, Well Drained

Family Name: Myrtaceae Landscape Use(s): Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Erosion Control, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Verge, Origin: Australia Wind Break, Container / Pot

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Green, Grey, Silver Generally trouble free, Myrtlepest And Disease Rust Flower Colours: Pink, Red

Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: Spring Tolerant of hot dry conditions and alkaline soils. Does better in climates with dry Fruit: Yes summers and low humidity. Needs well drained soil and protection from wind. Can be pruned back had to near ground level if rejuvenation is required. Gum nuts can Requirements: be very weighty and branches my bend excessively. Growth Rate: Moderate Maintenance Level: Low Plant Care: Water Usage: Low Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well

Tolerances: Drought: High Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate

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