Botanical Name: Eucalyptus maculata
Common Name: Spotted gum Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, single-trunked tree, with white (young) to reddish bark (mature) which peels off in patches; develops an open, loose, oval-rounded canopy as it matures Height 30-60' Spread 1/2 Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil prefers well-drained, sandy loam; tolerates most Hardiness hardy (zones 14-24); thrives in warm coastal valleys Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, lanceolate-ovate or falcate; 3-6" long, leathery, dark green Flowers white, 1/2" diameter staminate flowers, in clusters of 3; in summer-fall Fruit an urn-shaped capsule, 1/2" diameter Propagation: seed Usage: a large-scale accent tree valued for its graceful form and silhouette; background planting for parks; large street tree Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular; tolerates an occasional deep soaking Fertilizing little is needed after established Pruning head high when young and develop primary scaffold structure Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Myrtaceae Notes: |
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