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Eucalyptus forrestiana

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I'm just sharing a few pics of the blossom of this little gum tree Eucalyptus forrestiana. It is only a shorty growing up to 7 meters tall. One day ot will be surrounded by palms I hope it doesn't look to out of place. It was planted before I had any real plan other tjan screening out the neighbour and providing some food for nectar eating birds. post-10546-0-43846900-1420164001_thumb.j

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Looks gorgeous! Hadn't heard of this gum tree before and just looked it up. Sadly I don't think it's hardy enough for the UK. What sort of low temps has your one taken?

Thanks for sharing!

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I've only had it in the ground for about 4 years. My garden only experiences light frost at most. Eucalyptus forrestiana or Fuchsia Gum is found in the wild around Esperance on the southern coast of Western Australia. It has very thick leathery leaves adapted to cope with salt spray and long periods of dry weather. It has a maximum height from 1.5 to 7 meters depending on climatic/ environmental conditions and flowers throughout the year.

I guess it would be worth a try in the warmer southern parts of United Kingdom success would depend on how much bright sunlight it can get. I know there are a few regions of Ireland and Scotland that have bizarre microclimates allowing subtropical plants to be grown, again there is the issue of bright sunlight.

Josh-O Grand Master

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Pip, how big does it get??

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

Pip Grand Master

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Pip, how big does it get??

Depending on rainfall, wind and soil maximum height between 1.5m to 7m. It is only a short Eucalypt from a dry climate. Doesn't do well in climates that are hot and humid all year round it requires a dry or cool period in the year.

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Looks adorable!

Bet the hummingbirds here will love the flowers!

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Pip, a "small" Euc I wish would grow here ( tried many times but it hates our climate) because of its "unique" beauty, ( and being an ex Sandgroper :) ) is Euc caesia, are you growing it?

Pete :)

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Pip, a "small" Euc I wish would grow here ( tried many times but it hates our climate) because of its "unique" beauty, ( and being an ex Sandgroper :) ) is Euc caesia, are you growing it?

Pete :)

Ahhh it is a very beautiful Eucalypt. Eucalytus "Silver Princess" is very unique with its white waxy stems changing to red peeling, loose bark of the older wood. I have planted it in one of my friends gardens that I visit often. I love the large flowers too but find the tree's shape difficult to deal with. Fortunately it does respond well to being copiced.

I don't actually have many Eucalyptus species in my garden as I'm on the edge of a rural subdivision that has a high bushfire danger rating dispite being surrounded by irrigated vineyards. For safety reasons I choose to grow plants with low oil content.

For showy blooms I do grow Corymbia "Summer Glory" a crimson pink hybrid. I always prune it after the flowers to encourage dense compact growth. I will post a poc in a few weeks when the next flush of blooms begins.

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humming birds rule!!

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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