Eucalyptus saligna - Sydney Blue Gum

Eucalyptus saligna

Sydney blue gum, Blue gum

Description: This tree is fast growing, up to 10' per year! Young leaves are reddish and the bark has a shedding, reddish color. Flowers color is white. A tall, shaft-like tree that is fast growing; it is commonly found along coastal areas of New South Wales, Queensland.

Culture: Sun, loam or sandy loam soil, acid pH, 36-72" annual rainfall.

Uses: Koala browse, ornamental plantings, sawmill timber, firewood, honey production, wind resistant plant.

Climate Data: Favors warm, humid climate. Heat index, hot: 92 degrees F, cold: 17 degrees F. Rainfall 900-1800 mm (36 - 72 inches), altitude near seal level to 1100 m.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 8
Type	Large tree 50-150', lignotuber
Flower Color	White
Growth Rate	Fasssssssssssssst
Placement	Sun
Native	New South Wales, Queensland
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Large tree to150'
	Fast growing
	Shedding bark

Problem Solving Features

	Does well in poor soils
	Low nutrient needs
	Low maintenance
	Very fast growing
	No fertilizer needed

Pricing - See Price List Here

*Seed germinates easily with normal methods. 297-532 seeds per gram.

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