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Western Rose in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Eucalyptus macrocarpa

 

Western Rose

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. E. macrocarpa has a sprawling habit and grows to between 0.8 and 5 metres in height. The silver-grey leaves sprout red, pink or cream flowers which are up to 10cm in diameter and occur in early spring to summer and from late autumn to early winter.

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plant Features
  • Western Rose likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Western Rose likes frequent watering

    Frequent watering

  • Western Rose is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Western Rose likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Western Rose

Latin name

Eucalyptus macrocarpa

type

Evergreen Trees or Shrubs

family

Myrtaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Western Rose likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Frost

    Western Rose is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Soil

    Western Rose likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Western Rose likes frequent watering

    Frequent watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Western Rose is 2.50meters x 5.00meters 2.50 M 5.00 M

Eucalyptus macrocarpa

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. E. macrocarpa has a sprawling habit and grows to between 0.8 and 5 metres in height. The silver-grey leaves sprout red, pink or cream flowers which are up to 10cm in diameter and occur in early spring to summer and from late autumn to early winter.


Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

It is unwise to plant eucalyptus too close to buildings, walls, underground drains etc. Full sun is essential and moist but well drained soil is preferred. Where possible, plant young plants in a site protected from cold winds. A deep mulch around the base of the plant helps prevent the soil from freezing. Don't incorporate manure in the planting hole as this will encourage excessive leaf growth.

 

Propagation

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Eucalyptus cuttings do not strike thus they should be propagated from seed. Sow seeds in containers in early spring and plant out the seedlings in mid-summer with as little root disturbance as possible.

 
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