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Eucalyptus deglupta
Rainbow Eucalyptus
Origin: Eucalyptus deglupta originated in the philippines. The only Eucalyptus species native to the Northern hemisphere.
Mike's
Opinion
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The Eucalyptus deglupta is a gorgeous specimen. I'm particularly fond of the exfoliating bark that reveals such vibrant colouring. The fragrance is very calming, and the overall look is very pleasing to the eyes. Not only is the tree remarkable in looks but it carries so many different medicinal properties. As well it does very well in open fields and wetland restoration. Not ideal for planting in urban settings, they grow extremely fast, and don't work near homes due to size.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Myrtaceae |
| Genus |
| Eucalyptus |
| Species |
| deglupta |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H2 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 1 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 34 - 40 |
| Height |
| 5 - 8 m |
| Spread |
| 3 - 5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Eucalyptus deglupta is a very spectacular tree. It's known for its very brightly coloured exfoliating bark. The previous season's bark peeling reveals its new colourful bark, Showing in red, orange, blue, grey and green. It also exudes a fragrance from the leaves when crushed. |
| Landscape |
| Used in open areas such as parks and fields, it provides spectacular shade as well as fragrance. |
| Cultivation |
| Requires full sun, moist but must be well draining, acidic soils, such as sandy loam. |
| Shape |
| Not uniform, multi- stem. Horizontal branching. |
| ID Characteristic |
| Beautifully exfoliating and smooth bark, very fragrant. |
| Pests |
| Scales and mites are common. One big precaution is it contains citronellal. |
| Habitat |
| Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea and Hawaii. Found in areas with non stagnant river flats. Also cleared areas where landslides occur. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| When bark peels back in summer it leaves vibrant colouring in the new growth of the bark. Smooth exterior, orange tint in colour. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Flower buds are small pearl-like clusters, green-white in colour. New leaves emerge from the tip one by one. |
| Leaf Description |
| Lances shaped leaves that can grow up to 2 meters long. Mature leaves are opposite to sub opposite. When crushing a leaf it releases a very aromatic scent. |
| Flower Description |
| Small white dainty flowers, in comparison to pea size. Clusters that form an umbel. 3-7 in terminal / axillary panicles. |
| Fruit Description |
| Woody fruit (nut). Shaped like a cone, non edible. Bears waxy seed inside. |
| Colour Description |
| Outer layer of bark has orange tint, that bark peels revealing various colours. Colours range from red to blue, very vibrant. New leaves emerge with a copper tone, as they mature they turn green. |
| Texture Description |
| Smooth outer layer does have definition in the bark when peels. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by seed, in a shaded area. Temperature must stay between 68 - 72 degrees fahrenheit. Taking 4 - 20 days to sprout, when they sprout move to a sunnier location. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Various uses, mainly used in landscape as an ornamental tree. Often used in land reclamation,reforestation and forest enrichment planning. The oil is used for many medicinal uses, such as: antiseptic, antibacterial and stimulant. |
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