Eucalyptus blakelyi
BLAKELY'S RED GUM
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
20m
Plant habit
 
13m

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Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer

Leaves: grey-green

Bark & Stems: grey & white smooth bark and in patches, tessellated sock
 
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Eucalyptus blakelyi
BLAKELY'S RED GUM
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
20m
Plant habit
 
13m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer

Leaves: grey-green

Bark & Stems: grey & white smooth bark and in patches, tessellated sock


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush & mediterranean designs

Uses: shade tree, coppice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting , koala food






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