Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucalyptus rubida Candlebark Gum, Candle Bark,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Open Canopy, Spreading, Upright
Description:
A medium native tree that is used thoughout Australia in parks and large gardens, avenue plantings and where room is not an issue. Grown for it's attractive smooth white trunk, blue-grey leaves and its adaptability to a range of soils. Grows approx. 10-20m tall x 10-15m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m >10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Native Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Borers, Generally trouble free, Leaf Miner, Myrtlepest And Disease Rust, Powdery Mildew, Rust
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue, Grey
Flower Colour: Cream, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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