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Tasmanian blue gum
Eucalyptus globulus
tree☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 8b – Zone 11b
A fast-growing evergreen tree with silvery-blue foliage and white flowers, native to Tasmania. It thrives in warm, dry climates and is drought-tolerant once established.
Overview
Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
fast
Size
40–160′ tall × 30–60′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 8bZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8b to Zone 11b
pH Range
56.8
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 6.8
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Tasmania, Australia
Function & Care
biomass/mulchfiberwildlife benefitwindbreakedible
Coppicing
Edible Parts
leaf
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed
Notable Cultivars
'Compacta' is a smaller, more rounded selection reaching 30–50 feet, better for limited spaces. 'Azura' is a compact ornamental form with more intense blue foliage.
