Corymbia aparrerinja syn. Eucalyptus papuana var. aparrerinja
Ghost Gum
Corymbia aparrerinja was, until the 1990's classified as a Eucalyptus. It is commonly called Ghost Gum because of the smooth, white colouration of the bark. It is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can add up to 1m to its height each season. White flowers in Spring to Summer. Like others in the species, it sheds its bark annually.
Contributed by @roswel
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Full sun
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Frequent watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Ghost Gum
Latin name
Corymbia aparrerinja syn. Eucalyptus papuana var. aparrerinja
type
Evergreen Trees or Shrubs
family
Myrtaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Frequent watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
15.00 M
20.00 M
Corymbia aparrerinja syn. Eucalyptus papuana var. aparrerinja
Corymbia aparrerinja was, until the 1990's classified as a Eucalyptus. It is commonly called Ghost Gum because of the smooth, white colouration of the bark. It is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can add up to 1m to its height each season. White flowers in Spring to Summer. Like others in the species, it sheds its bark annually.
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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