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Eucalyptus saligna
Eucalyptus · Myrtaceae
Eucalyptus saligna, commonly known as the Sydney blue gum or blue gum, is a species of medium-sized to tall tree that is endemic to eastern Australia. It has rough, flaky bark near the base of the trunk, smooth bark above, lance-shaped to curved adult leaves, flower buds in groups of seven, nine or eleven, white flowers and cylindrical to conical or cup-shaped fruit.
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Classification
Genus
Eucalyptus
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Eucalyptus saligna 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 Eucalyptus saligna.
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Further reading
- 01Eucalyptus saligna taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
- 02Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 03Tree planting and selection lists — City of Ryde Council
