Eucalyptus cladocalyx
Sugar Gum
Description
This large tree will grow 75'-100' high and has a straight trunk. It has leathery, long, reddish, fragrant leaves, often curled and drooping. Outer bark is rough and reddish, peeling to expose a white, smooth inner bark. The tree produces clusters of white flowers that bloom from June through August. Eucalyptus varieties are highly combustible. This plant is used for windbreaks and for harvesting timber. It tolerates full to part sun and does well in loam or sandy soil. It prefers acidic to alkaline soil. It is susceptible to some pests such as beetle borers. It attracts birds and bees but not deer.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
60-100'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Red
Bark Color
Red, White
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Acid, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Messy
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Park
Special Uses
Wind Break, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.