Eucalyptus sclerophylla
HARD LEAF SCRIBBLY GUM
Myrtaceae

 
Print friendly version of this plant Print   |   View think list View think list
Photo coming
 
Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: light frost
15m
Plant habit
 
15m

Add to your plants think list Add to think list  
Add to my profile Add to my profile

Pruning: Retain only one main trunk or only allow multiple trunks which are well-spaced to develop.

 
Previous plant Next plant

New Search

Tell our Plant Selector what you want & like and we'll search thousands of plant profiles for compatible matches

Plant of the Day

Rough Spear Grass

Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or grass
H: 0.2m W: 0.2m
Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Find out more

Member's Tip

Fast plant facts

Pauline, Maroubra NSW
I always plant a less appealing plant that is attractive to snails next to a more valuable plant. No snail bait needed.

Palmetto

Palmetto Soft Leaf Buffalo is ideally suited as a lawn in many applications.



More products

Get the Plant Selector's full features plus news, forums & competitions. Sign up, it's free.
Click here for more

Eucalyptus sclerophylla
HARD LEAF SCRIBBLY GUM
Myrtaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: light frost
15m
Plant habit
 
15m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to early autumn

Leaves: glossy; dark green

Bark & Stems: white smooth, scribbly bark, crooked stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush & mediterranean designs

Uses: shade tree, street tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






Advert