Eucalyptus pulverulenta
Silver-leaved Mountain Gum
A$8.50
Eucalyptus pulverulenta, also known as Silver-leaved Mountain Gum, is a small tree or mallee with distinctive blue-green leaves and smooth, bronze or greybark. It's a low-maintenance tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall.
Appearance
Bark: Smooth, bronze to grey, shedding in long ribbons
Juvenile leaves: Round to heart-shaped, stalkless, paired, waxy, blue-green
Adult leaves: Stalked, oval to lance shaped, dull grey-blue
Flowers: Cream-colored, large, produced from September to November
Fruit: Large gumnuts
Growth Moderate growth rate, Low maintenance level, Low water usage, and Requires well-drained soil.
Uses
The gum can be soaked in water and applied to burns, sores, and wounds
Very popular as foliage for flower arrangements
Conservation status
Vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cwlth) (EPBC Act)
Vulnerable under Schedule II of the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (NSW)
Care
Avoid applying too much nitrogen-rich fertilizer
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth appears
Watch for signs of leaf spot, powdery mildew, and root rot
14cm pot
