Fragrant, powdery blue-gray leaves are large and round on juvenile foliage, long and narrow once above 8 ft. height. Menthol-like aroma. Prune heavily for floral arrangements. If left unpruned, it will quickly grows to about 20-50 ft. and will lose its disc-shaped leaves. Can be a container plant, pruned to keep compact and brought inside over the winter but sometimes hard to manage this way. Light blue bark sheds in large patches leaving a smooth, tan colored trunk. Spinning Gum Eucalyptus is a sun lover but tolerates some shade. Broadleaf evergreen native to Australia where it naturally has to handle some snow coverage. Prefers dry growing conditions. Hardy to 5°F.
ZONE: 8-10
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 3/4 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 50'
