Botanical Name: Eucalyptus rudis
Common Name: Desert gum Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, single-trunked plant, with a rather loose, open, oval, spreading canopy; smaller branches somewhat pendulous; develops a rough, gray, persistent bark; is a vigorous grower Height 30'-60'(80') Spread 1/2 - 3/4 Growth Rate very rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun; likes heat Soil most soils, including saline habitats Hardiness hardy to 15F (zones 8-24): thrives in hot inland Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, broadly lanceolate-ovate, sometimes curved; 3"-6" long, 1"-2 1/4" wide; dull green with petioles 1/2"-1" long Flowers whitish, several together in stalked umbels, with numerous stamens; spring Fruit a capsule; woody, top-shaped, 1/4" diameter Propagation: seed Usage: a large shade tree, street tree, or windbreak tree; best suited for large-scale informal landscapes; is sometimes used in hydro-seed mixes to spray on slopes Landscape Care: Watering an occasional soak; plant is very drought tolerant after established Fertilizing little is needed Pruning little is necessary; stake and head high when young Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Myrtaceae Notes: |
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