Botanical Name: Eucalyptus pulverulenta
Common Name: Silver mountain gum Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape irregular, sprawling, almost snakelike when young – becoming dense and oval with age – bark shedding furrowed, light tan color Height 20' - 40' Spread to 15' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil prefers a well-drained, fairly dry soil Hardiness hardy to 15 (zones 4-9, 14-24): best in dry areas Morphology: Leaves oval to rounded juvenile leaves - with distinct points – adult foliage becoming lanceolate Flowers small white flowers in clusters of 3 – emerge between leaves Fruit small urn-shaped capsules – in 3's Propagation: seed Usage: curiosity or accent tree – used for foliage color and texture; foliage is used in cut flower arrangements Landscape Care: Watering keep fairly dry; deep, infrequent water is best Fertilizing none after established Pruning head back frequently to encourage juvenile foliage Pests/Diseases borers; usually none Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Myrtaceae Notes: |
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