cider gum
Eucalyptus gunnii
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size30 to 70 feet tall18 to 40 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Cider gum (Eucalyptus gunnii) is an evergreen tree for low maintenance and xeriscape gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. The leaves are fragrant, and birds visit the tree. It is also drought tolerant, so it suits dry beds.
Pairs well with Silver sage, Agapanthus, and Fountain grass.
Native range
Australia.