mountain gum
Eucalyptus dalrympleana
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size50 to 70 feet tall15 to 25 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Creamy white
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Mountain gum (Eucalyptus dalrympleana) is a 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 sun and dry to moist soil of most types. The silvery trunk and dangling leaves make a striking specimen, and the aromatic foliage has a hint of cinnamon. It sits low on the menu for deer. Once established, it tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Bay laurel, Purple sage, and Mondo grass.
Native range
Australia.