Eucalipt - Eucalyptus gunnii

Eucalyptus gunnii - a spectacular variety endemic to Tasmania, impressive for its silvery-blue foliage. It is an easy-to-grow, compact, well-branched shrub, evergreen, with rapid growth and high resistance to low temperatures.

Eucalyptus is naturally a good repellent for flies and mosquitoes, which is why it is often grown on terraces or in gardens. Due to its hardiness, it is also used as a windbreak, for covering fences, etc.

The foliage is frequently used in floral arrangements and bouquets because of its appearance and distinctive scent – the plants are pruned several times a year and then branch out quickly. In some countries, this variety is extensively cultivated and harvested for its hardwood, which can be used in construction, furniture making, or as fuel. The sap extracted from this tree is a good natural insecticide and repellent.

In Tasmania and Australia, the plant’s sap is used to prepare traditional alcoholic beverages through fermentation. The sap is sweet and aromatic, similar to maple syrup, but is considered toxic if ingested raw.

It does not require special soil and is resistant to diseases and pests, being naturally considered "pest free." It withstands temperatures down to -20 °C without needing winter protection.

The appearance of the leaves can vary from one specimen to another – eucalyptus leaves change as they mature. It is expected that the leaves/tips of the eucalyptus may be damaged after transport, but this does not affect the plant’s viability.

Recommendation: We recommend planting eucalyptus in the garden or in large pots placed outdoors during the summer. It is an outdoor plant and does not do well long-term in small pots or when grown indoors. Do not expose the plant to strong sunlight before planting.

The transport pots in which the plants come are fragile and may break during handling and transport.
The plant’s height is measured including the pot.