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Beginner
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8m
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15m
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15-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Eucalyptus dalrympleana
Other names: Broad-leaved kindling bark, Kindling gum, Mountain gum
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Genus: Eucalyptus
Species: E. dalrympleana - E. dalrympleana is a large, fast-growing, evergreen tree with white and grey flaking bark, oval, grey-green juvenile leaves and long, narrow, dropping, dark grey-green mature leaves that are bronze when young. White flowers bloom in summer and autumn.
Eucalyptus dalrympleana is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons
Fragrance: Leaves are fragrant when crushed.
Tree shape: Broadly columnar, Tall, Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Eucalyptus dalrympleana (Broad-leaved kindling bark) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 15-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation: Will tolerate all soil types but prefers slightly acidic soil with full sun and shelter when young. Ideal to plant the youngest available specimens in conditions as specified.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained, Moist but well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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Question from
neil smith
planted about 2 1/2 yrs ago when about 5ft tall now about 20 foot,it shed leaves during the last few months but those that are left have turned brown and crack when crushed by hand,there are maybe 4-5 branches still with green leaves.However there is new growth on the trunk.Can you help?
Thanks Neil
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- Posted: Sun. 29th May 2011 20:47
- Last reply: Wed. 1st June 2011 19:16
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