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Eucalyptus cladocalyx

Sugar Gum

Plant photo of: Eucalyptus cladocalyx
Information by:         Photographer: Steve Jacobs/Dave Ryden

 

Description

This large tree will grow 75'-100' high and has a straight trunk. It has leathery, long, reddish, fragrant leaves, often curled and drooping. Outer bark is rough and reddish, peeling to expose a white, smooth inner bark. The tree produces clusters of white flowers that bloom from June through August. Eucalyptus varieties are highly combustible. This plant is used for windbreaks and for harvesting timber. It tolerates full to part sun and does well in loam or sandy soil. It prefers acidic to alkaline soil. It is susceptible to some pests such as beetle borers. It attracts birds and bees but not deer. This tree may be potentially invasive as it spreads via seeds dispersed by the wind. If you live next to a channel, please consider NOT planting this tree.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

60-100'

Width Range

25-40'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Ranch

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.