Eucalyptus cladocalyx

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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Jacobs/Dave Ryden

 

Description

This large tree will grow 75-100' high and has a straight trunk. It has shiny reddish leaves and tan bark. The tree produces clusters of white flowers that bloom from June to August. Frost-tender.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

40-60'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

 

Soil pH

Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

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:

Eliminate runoff, especially with fixed spray sprinklers, clay soils, and slopes, by dividing the total watering time into shorter increments.
This allows water to soak in.