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TreeCouncil listedAustralian native
Eucalyptus globulus ssp. bicostata
Southern Blue Gum
Eucalyptus · Myrtaceae
Southern Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus ssp. bicostata) is a australian native tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 20 m high and 16 m spread, with a open canopy form. Its noted amenity value is prominent fruit. Its recorded local performance is somewhat reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Eucalyptus
Family
Myrtaceae
Common name
Southern Blue Gum
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Eucalyptus globulus ssp. bicostata belongs to the Eucalyptus genus within the Myrtaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Full sun to part shade, subject to species
Soil
Wet soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
20 m H × 16 m W
Landscape use
Maintain current usage
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Eucalyptus globulus ssp. bicostata observation photograph — GBIF · plantlookymagee · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/