Botanical Name: Eucalyptus cineria
Common Name: Mealy stringybark, Argyle apple Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a very irregular, mostly single-trunked tree, forming a loose, sprawling canopy unless pruned; variable leaf forms present on a single plant; bark is ribbon-like Height 15-30' Spread 2/3-equal Growth Rate mod-rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred; tolerates partial Soil well-draining, avoid wet heavy soils Hardiness hardy (zones 12-24); prefers mild coastal climate Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, sessile (stem appears to grow through young leaves); broadly oval (young) to ovate (mature); silver gray, mucronate Flowers creamy white, 1/2" diameter, with many stamens; in clusters of 3, mostly axillary; fall-spring Fruit an urn-shaped capsule, 1/2" diameter Propagation: seed Usage: a small accent tree, valued for its unusual foliage and interesting form; a good source of branches for flower arrangements; tub plant Landscape Care: Watering an occasional soak preferred; avoid excess watering Fertilizing little required after established Pruning develop an open scaffold branch for picturesque effect Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Myrtaceae Notes: |
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