Ornamental tree with medicinal properties for gardens, as an isolated tree, along the streets and for reforestation.
Evergreen tree growing up to 70m with white flowers. The broad juvenile leaves are covered with a blue-grey, waxy bloom, which is the origin of its common name "Blue Gum".
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 60 |
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Climate Zone | Temperate, Temperate areas |
Flower colour | White |
Germination (in days) | 30 |
Hardiness | Non hardy |
Plant use | Bonsai, Coastal garden, Cut foliage, Erosion control, Essential Oil, Gardening, Medicinal, Reforestation, Street Tree, Timber, Urban garden |
Seeds per gram | 300 |
Soil - Moisture | Moist |
Soil - Ph | Acid |
Soil - Type | Potting mix |
Direct sowing in a susbtrate half sand and half peat. Slightly cover the sowing and maintain humidity until germination is completed.
Prefers slightly acid soils together with cool and humid areas.
Good timber. Florist use it for its decorative foliage. It has many medicinal properties. It can be used to treat cataract, it is balsamic and decongestant, antiseptic and febrifuge. It reduces sugar in blood plasma. The essential oil is widely used. The leaves are used as an herbal tea.