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Family: Myrtaceae
(mir-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Eucalyptus (yoo-kuh-LIP-tus) Species: pulverulenta (pul-ver-oo-LEN-tuh) Synonym:Eucalyptus pulvigera
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Category TreesWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunFoliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Shiny/Glossy Foliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)20-30 ft. (6-9 m) Spacing 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m) Hardiness USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Suitable for growing in containersDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Pale YellowBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From softwood cuttingsFrom semi-hardwood cuttings From seed; sow indoors before last frost Seed Collecting Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry |