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South australian blue gum
Eucalyptus leucoxylon
Also known as Blue gum, Blue gum eucalyptus, Tasmanian blue gum
Zones 4–9Sun Full SunWater ModerateCare Low
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Eucalyptus · Evergreen Tree · Fast Growing · Drought Tolerant · Ornamental · Australian Native · Pollinator · Bird Attractor · Specimen Tree · Medicinal
Pet-safeBeginner-friendlyMedicinalAttracts pollinators
In stock at 1 nurseryStock updated 9/6/2026
South Australian blue gum is a fast-growing evergreen tree that performs best in full sun with well-drained soil and minimal supplemental watering once established. Its showy red, pink, or white flowers are highly attractive to birds and pollinators, making it an excellent specimen tree for large gardens. Plant in a location with ample space, as this tree can reach significant height and spread at maturity.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply and allow soil to dry between waterings · Every 10-14 days during first year; drought tolerant once established
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–8.5
- Temperature
- -25°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4b-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 4 ft
- Spread
- 3 ft
- Spacing
- 240 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Kenya, New South Wales, South Australia, Tanzania, Victoria
- Attracts
- Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Sources: trefle, usda
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