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Quickly becomes a tall, columnar tree with 10" long, narrow leaves. It has reddish twigs, bark has patches of pink, brown, and gray and will peel back to reveal a pure white smooth trunk. Fragrant, evergreen foliage. Hard, useful wood. Prefers dry, sandy soil conditions. Mountain White Gum Eucalyptus can grow up to 164 ft. in its native Australian growing conditions but will be much smaller in unnatural growing spaces, possibly reaching 50 ft. To 4°F.
ZONE: 8-10
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture to start, widely adapted to soil types but requires sharp drainage. Drought tolerant when established. Protect from cold northern and eastern winds in winter.
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good, especially in lean soils
SIZE AT MATURITY: Quickly to 35-40'
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