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Eucalyptus cladocalyx

Sugar Gum

Plant photo of: Eucalyptus cladocalyx
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Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: Steve Jacobs/Dave Ryden

 

Description

This large tree will grow 75'-100' high and has a straight trunk. It has leathery, long, reddish, fragrant leaves, often curled and drooping. Outer bark is rough and reddish, peeling to expose a white, smooth inner bark. The tree produces clusters of white flowers that bloom from June through August. Eucalyptus varieties are highly combustible. This plant is used for windbreaks and for harvesting timber. It tolerates full to part sun and does well in loam or sandy soil. It prefers acidic to alkaline soil. It is susceptible to some pests such as beetle borers. It attracts birds and bees but not deer.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Acid, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Messy

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.