Eucalyptus perriniana - Spinning Gum

Eucalyptus perriniana

Spinning Gum

Description: One of the best varieties for cut or preserved foliage, note in the picture how the stems appear to grow right through the almost round leaves. When dry, the leaves detach, spinning around the stems in the wind. The tree is attractive with smooth blotched bark. The main trunk is erect and branching. White flowers are produced in abundance. Found native in several areas: (1) high mountains and plateaus of SE New South Wales near Guthega and Kiandra and in the Tinderry Range (2) Coronet Trig and Mt McKeahnie in ACT (3) Eastern Victoria Nunniong Plateau (4) SE Tasmania on mid-altitude plateaus near Hungry Flats, Tunnack and Strickland. It is drought and frost resistant. Cut back after flowering to produce the unusual juvenile foliage. Shade tolerant.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 8
Type	Small specimen 15 to 30', lignotuber
Flower Color	White
Growth Rate	Moderate
Placement	Sun
Soil moisture (minimum)	25" per year
Native	New South Wales, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Leaves joined at the stems
	Excellent foliage for fresh or dried arrangements
	Attractive bark
	White flowers

Problem Solving Features

	Frost resistant
	Drought resistant
	Low maintenance
	Likes sun
	No fertilizer needed
	Small size for smaller gardens
	Provides excellent cut foliage

Pricing - See Price List Here

*Seed needs 3 weeks cold treatment.

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