Hybrid Cider Gum

Hybrid Cider Gum

A very unique bunch of hybrid eucalyptus from a seed batch we received from the great plantsman Ian Barclay of Desert Northwest Nursery in Sequim, WA. These seedlings are hybrids of the ever popular Cider Gum (Eucalyptus gunnii) and the rather obscure, but very beautiful, Eucalyptus mannifera ssp. praecox. We expect reliable hardiness on these given the northern seed collection. Trees will have a varied mix of traits, as we are already seeing in their juvenile form in the nursery. Foliage will vary from light blue to blue-green to green with red highlights and the overall form on each tree will be unique. Give them a try! And send us pictures in 5 years when they mature.

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Latin Name: Eucalyptus gunni x Eucalyptus mannifera ssp. praecox
Site and Soil: Full sun and well-drained soil. Very drought tolerant once established and will need little to no supplemental watering during the summer season.
Hardiness: Likely hardy to at least 10º F.
Size at Maturity: Variable but likely 35  ft. in height by 15 ft. width, possibly larger with great age
Bloom Time: Winter
Pests & Diseases: Hybrid Cider Eucalyptus are not bothered by pests or diseases in our climate.
USDA Zone: 7-10