Eucalyptus 'Pulverulenta'
Gum Tree 'Pulverulenta'
Unmistakable in appearance, the Eucalyptus is commonly thought of as a tree with grey-green leaves, an open head, and often bark which, on trees of 5+ years, is shredded annually. However some species are in fact shrubs. Juvenile plants produce round or oval leaves, much used in flower arrangements. Older plants produce lance shaped leaves. Most species are tender however some can tolerate light frost and others, temperatures as low as -20C. All are thirsty plants, fast-growing, and aromatic. 'Pulverulenta' is a hardy species with stem-clasping oval leaves. Best kept as a stooled specimen.
Contributed by @krishnahairdo
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Free draining
Common name
Gum Tree 'Pulverulenta'
Latin name
Eucalyptus 'Pulverulenta'
type
Evergreens
family
Myrtaceae
ph
4.0 - 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
Free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
2.00 M
6.00 M
Eucalyptus 'Pulverulenta'
Unmistakable in appearance, the Eucalyptus is commonly thought of as a tree with grey-green leaves, an open head, and often bark which, on trees of 5+ years, is shredded annually. However some species are in fact shrubs. Juvenile plants produce round or oval leaves, much used in flower arrangements. Older plants produce lance shaped leaves. Most species are tender however some can tolerate light frost and others, temperatures as low as -20C. All are thirsty plants, fast-growing, and aromatic. 'Pulverulenta' is a hardy species with stem-clasping oval leaves. Best kept as a stooled specimen.
Flowering season
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
Flowering of hardy species begins between 4 and 6 years old. Pale cream flowers appear in clusters in April and May.
Plant as a seed
From Late Winter TO Early Spring
Plant seeds of hardy species in mid-autumn and late winter in sifted compost and leave covered until germinated. Keep the compost moist at all times. Pot on when the second pair of leaves are showing.
Planting young plants
From Early Summer TO Early Summer
Plant young plants in early summer, 6 - 12 inches tall avoiding root damage or constriction. In poor soil, add some moist peat and slow-acting fertiliser
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