Eucalyptus polyanthemos

Description: A medium-sized, often wide-spreading tree, growing to 25m in height. Rough fibrous grey to brown bark may or may not be shed annually to reveal smooth bark beneath. Foliage is slate-green to blue-grey and white flowers are produced in spring and summer.

Origin: NSW, ACT, Vic.

Cultural notes: Requires well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. Naturally occurring in low nutrient stony soils on dry ridges and slopes.

Tolerates: Tolerant of drought, frost and low nutrient soils.

Flowering season: Flowers in spring and summer. Clusters of diamond-shaped buds open to creamy-white flowers. The fruit is barrel-shaped.

Foliage colour: Foliage is slate-green to blue-grey. Leaves are ovate in shape to 5cm in length and width.

Soil type: Well-draining soils are preferred. Occurs naturally in poor soil conditions

Width: Up to 25m

Height: Up to 30m

Recommended uses: An attractive ornamental tree is grown for its glaucous foliage.