Eucalyptus Globulus / Tasmanian Blue Gum
Genus - Eucalyptus
Species - Globulus
Common name - Tasmanian Blue Gum
Other names - Tasmanian Blue Eucalyptus
Pre-Treatment - Required
Hardiness zones - 9 - 11
Height - 180' / 55 (80) m
Spread - 50' / 15 m
Plant type - Large Tree
Vegetation type - Ornamental decidious
Exposure - Full sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type - Light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay)
Water requirements - Average, drought tolerant
Leaf / Flower color - Blue-Green / --
Plant growth rate - Fast
Eucalyptus trees are quick growers and many species reach a great height. Eucalyptus amygdalin (Labille ) is the tallest known tree, specimens attaining as much as 480 feet, exceeding in height even the Californian Big Tree (Sequoia gigantea). Many species yield valuable timber, others oils, kino, etc.
