Eucalyptus leucoxylon
Euky Dwarf
Unmistakable in appearance, the Eucalyptus is commonly thought of as a tree with grey-green leaves, an open head, and often bark which, on trees of 5+ years, is shredded annually. However some species are in fact shrubs. Juvenile plants produce round or oval leaves, much used in flower arrangements. Older plants produce lance shaped leaves. Most species are tender however some can tolerate light frost and others, temperatures as low as -20C. All are thirsty plants, fast-growing, and aromatic. 'Euky Dwarf' is a small tree with open canopy of light green foliage and massed red, pink or cream nectar-rich blossoms late autumn to early summer. Perfect for small gardens.
Contributed by @tenzin61
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Full sun
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Very little water
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Free draining
Common name
Euky Dwarf
Latin name
Eucalyptus leucoxylon
type
Tree
family
Myrtaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
5.00 M
6.00 M
Eucalyptus leucoxylon
Unmistakable in appearance, the Eucalyptus is commonly thought of as a tree with grey-green leaves, an open head, and often bark which, on trees of 5+ years, is shredded annually. However some species are in fact shrubs. Juvenile plants produce round or oval leaves, much used in flower arrangements. Older plants produce lance shaped leaves. Most species are tender however some can tolerate light frost and others, temperatures as low as -20C. All are thirsty plants, fast-growing, and aromatic. 'Euky Dwarf' is a small tree with open canopy of light green foliage and massed red, pink or cream nectar-rich blossoms late autumn to early summer. Perfect for small gardens.
Plant as a seed
From Late Summer TO Late Summer
Plant seeds of hardy species in mid-autumn and late winter in sifted compost and leave covered until germinated. Keep the compost moist at all times. Pot on when the second pair of leaves are showing.
Planting young plants
From Early Summer TO Early Summer
Plant young plants in early summer, 6 - 12 inches tall avoiding root damage or constriction. In poor soil, add some moist peat and slow-acting fertiliser
boni-plant
tenzin61