Eucalyptus archeri - Alpine Cider Gum

Eucalyptus archeri

Alpine cider gum

Archer's Gum

Description: A wide-spreading and much-branched small tree, may be a mallee type. The bark is usually smooth, colors range from white, gray or gray-green. It is found native just north of the Great Lake and in the Ben Lomond National Park in Tasmania, usually in shallow soils among rock outcrops in the highlands. This species is similar to E. gunnii, but it has a more straggly habit and slightly wrinkled fruits.

Culture: Sun, well drained, acid or neutral soils, clay, loam, sand, sandy loam, frost tolerant, not drought resistant.

Uses: Ornamental, windbreak, fragrant leaves, cut foliage.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 7
Type	Small tree 30 ' 30' (10 x 10 m), lignotuber
Flower Color	White 1.2 cm diameter
Growth Rate	Moderate
Placement	Full to part sun
Native	Tasmania
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Small specimen to 30'
	Mallee habit with multiple stems
	Smooth bark

Problem Solving Features

	Cold tolerant species
	Low moisture requirements
	Excellent for sun, small gardens

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* Seed germinates best if sown on the surface of the media. Germination 2-3 weeks at 70-75 degrees F. No pre-treatment needed.

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