Eucalyptus nitens - Shining gum

Eucalyptus nitens

Shining gum

Description: A tall tree often found growing in pure stands of mountain tops in Victoria, Blue Range, Mt. Monda, Mt. Torbreck. Also found in high mountains of New South Wales, Tallaganda State Forest, Brown Mountain; 1500 m altitude at Barrington Tops. Bright blue-green leaves and shining bark make this an outstanding specimen. Note the square juvenile stems. A little slow to establish, it may need some protection the first year and then step back and watch it grow! It appears higher rainfall areas get the fastest growth. I find the fragrance to be sweetly scented - it reminds me of "Wrigley's juicyfruit gum." Add about a dozen leaves to your bath water for a relaxing treat!

Culture: Sun, acid loam, clay-loam or clay soils, 30"+ rainfall.

Uses: Aromatherapy, ornamental plantings, sawmill timber, frost resistant plant, pulpwood.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 8
Type	Large tree to 230' (70m), NO lignotuber
Flower Color	White
Growth Rate	Fast
Native	New South Wales, Victoria
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Large tree to 230'
	Extremely sweet scented foliage
	Fast growing
	Unique, new stems are square

Problem Solving Features

	Attractive and sweet scented foliage
	Good in moist soils
	Low maintenance
	Shining bark gives good accent
	Grows well in sun
	No fertilizer needed

Pricing - See Price List Here

*Seed needs 3 weeks cold treatment. Average 135-271 seeds per gram.

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