EUCALYPTUS GUNNII

Eucalyptus gunnii, an evergreen species of the Myrtaceae family native to
Tasmania, is known for its vegetative vigor and remarkable environmental resistance. In the
bush form, the plant develops a branched structure from the base, with
an expanded and dense habit, suitable for informal uses or free hedges. This
management allows it to maintain for a long time the characteristic young leaves, opposite,
rounded and of a bluish-gray color, particularly appreciated for the decorative
effect and the typical aroma of eucalyptus essential oils.
The summer flowering consists of small whitish flowers, not very evident but rich in nectar,
appreciated by pollinators. The plant prefers sunny exposures and well-drained soils,
even if they are generally poor. It demonstrates good tolerance to drought once
established and resists minimum temperatures of about -10 / -12 °C. The bush training
enhances the natural rusticity of the species, which can be kept compact or
rejuvenated through regular pruning.
Particularly suitable for cultivation in the open ground, it is used in mixed borders,
natural gardens, light windbreaks or as a single plant for shrubby patches with low
water requirements. Thanks to its persistent and aromatic foliage, it is also an
interesting resource for green cutting and floriculture.