Eucalyptus bicostata
SOUTHERN BLUE GUM, EURABBIE
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, medium soil salinity, light frost
25m
Plant habit
 
15m

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Eucalyptus bicostata
SOUTHERN BLUE GUM, EURABBIE
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, medium soil salinity, light frost
25m
Plant habit
 
15m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: mid winter

Bark & Stems: white smooth bark, grey & brown below and peeling in ribbons


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & bush designs

Uses: coppice, cut foliage, street tree, shade tree, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting , koala food






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