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Eucalyptus punctata
Grey Gum
Eucalyptus · Myrtaceae
Eucalyptus punctata, commonly known as grey gum, is a small to medium-sized tree that is endemic to eastern Australia. It has smooth grey bark that is shed in patches, lance-shaped, curved or egg-shaped adult leaves flower buds in groups of seven, white flowers and hemispherical or cup-shaped fruit.
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Classification
Genus
Eucalyptus
Family
Myrtaceae
Common name
Grey Gum
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Eucalyptus punctata belongs to the Eucalyptus genus within the Myrtaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Low once established
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Free-draining, low phosphorus
Growth rate
Moderate to fast
Mature size
Varies by species
Landscape use
Maintain current usage
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Grey Gum.
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Further reading
- 01Eucalyptus punctata taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
- 02Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 03Native Plants of the Inner West - page 12 — Inner West Council
- 04Tree planting and selection lists — City of Ryde Council