Botanical Name: Eucalyptus cladocalyx Add
Common Name: Sugar Gum  
Plant photo of: Eucalyptus cladocalyx
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

40-60'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

 

Soil pH

Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Background

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by:
Photographer: Steve Jacobs/Dave Ryden
  • Description

  • Notes

This large tree will grow 75'-100' high and has a straight trunk. It has shiny reddish leaves and tan bark. The tree produces clusters of white flowers that bloom from June through August. Eucalyptus varieties are highly combustible.
Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halway with native soil and water. 5. Finish backfilling hole, build basin and water.