Eucalyptus cephalocarpa

Eucalyptus cephalocarpa

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus cephalocarpa Common Names: Silver Leaved Stringybark, Silver Stringybark, Gum, Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Type: Hedging / Screening, Trees Plant Habit: Dense, Upright

Description: A beautiful medium size tree that can range in size from 8-20m tall. It usually has a straight trunk with thick fibrous grey brown bark and a dense canopy of dull grey- silvery blue foliage. Clusters of creamy white flowers appear from autumn to winter followed by woody fruits. An adaptable tree that can tolerate waterlogged conditions during winter and drying out in summer. Synonymous with Eucalyptus cinerea

Mature Height: 10-25m Position: Full Sun Mature Width: >10m Soil Type: Any

Family Name: Landscape Use(s): Bird Attracting, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Verge, Wind Break, Shade Origin: Tree

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Green, Silver Generally trouble free, Myrtlepest And Disease Rust, Powdery Mildew Flower Colours: Green

Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: Autumn When planting ensure it is planted in good quality soil with a high organic content. Fruit: Yes Mulch and water well until established. If in windy conditions it may require staking until established. Requirements:

Growth Rate: Fast Plant Care: Maintenance Level: Low Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well Water Usage: Low

Tolerances: Drought: High Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate

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