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Eucalyptus Species, Tuart Tree, Victorian Blue Gum

Eucalyptusgomphocephala

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Eucalyptus gomphocephala by palmbob
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Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Eucalyptus (yoo-kuh-LIP-tus)
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Synonym
Eucalyptus gomphocephala var. rhodoxylon
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

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Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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palmbob
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2004 | neutral

large Western Australian tree. Can't find out how cold tolerant it is, though at least 9b... anyone know?

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