Hardy Eucalyptus Bush | Eucalyptus gunnii

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An outstanding evergreen with silvery, green-blue leaves that's both fast-growing and easy to care for! The perfect choice to add winter interest to your garden. Small, delicate, c reamy-white flowers readily attract bees and butterflies in late summer, while the fragrant, rounded foliage is a favourite of florists, taking on silver tones as the leaves mature. While eucalyptus can grow to more than 12m, it responds well to pruning techniques and can be kept as short as just a couple of metres. Grow as a multi-stemmed shrub or train as an upright tree. As your eucalyptus matures, it will shed its bark (or, to use the technical term, it will undergo decortication) to leave a patchwork appearance which only adds to its already-hefty charm. Known to repel insects like mosquitos, the ‘cider gum’ tree (as it’s often called) is a great choice for planting near water features, ponds, patios and decking. Endemic to the Australian island of Tasmania, eucalyptus leaves are a firm favourite of koalas, who can munch through a whopping 800g per day! Talk about eating your greens… Low maintenance, fully hardy and easy to grow, these plants undoubtedly make an exceptional addition to any garden. Oh, and it’s got an RHS Award of Garden Merit! Show more