Cider Gum Tree Eucalyptus Gunnii

Eucalyptus Gunnii

For much cheaper cell-grown plants go to cell-grown eucalyptus saplings 10- 60 cm

If you are looking for a larger Eucalyptus tree for sale, our established Eucalyptus gunnii trees provide immediate height and impact for either an ornamental statement or mature screening. The only way a Gunnii could give you more impact is if one fell on you.

The Cider Gum tree is evergreen, with an upright shape, and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.^[1] The foliage is mildly aromatic, with the familiar eucalyptus scent becoming more noticeable when the leaves are crushed.^[11] (physically, not emotionally)

Young growth carries rounded, blue-grey leaves on pale stems. As the tree matures, the foliage becomes longer and greyer-green, while the trunk develops peeling cream and brown bark.^[1]

Ideal for: Impatient gardeners more interested in quick impact over cost, those interested in a big bush for their bed or a big upright and straight standard.

Standard Eucalyptus Tree or Bushy Eucalyptus?

The form you choose has a major effect on how your Eucalyptus looks in the garden.

A standard Eucalyptus Gunni tree has around 180-200cm of clear stem, producing the familiar tree shape and leaving the attractive trunk visible beneath the canopy, i.e. a lollipop shape.^[4] These can be planted by themselves or in a row, e.g. as avenue planting.

If you want a bushy Eucalyptus Gunnii, a multi-stem form gives a broader, fuller outline because branching starts much lower down. It is less formal than a standard tree and can be used as a standalone ornamental statement or as screening.^[12]

A multi stem Eucalyptus tree should not be confused with a tightly clipped bush or hedge. They are better used as an informal hedge instead of something you want to prune straight lines into. By informal, we mean the plants are allowed to keep a looser, more natural shape rather than being tightly clipped into straight lines.^[4][12]

Larger Eucalyptus gunnii in Pots

We have a broad range of Eucalyptus gunnii in pots and if you don’t see the size you want listed, we may still be able to get it for you. Contact us specifying what size multi-stem or standard Gunnii you are interested in.

For our standard Gunnii, a useful rough guide is that every 2cm of trunk girth equates to around 30cm of overall height, so an 8-10cm girth Gunnii will usually be around 240-300cm tall and a 10-12cm girth tree around 300-360cm.

Our potted Eucalyptus gunnii are usually delivered within 2-4 weeks.

Trade Prices for Large Eucalyptus Tree Bulk Orders

If your order is over £1000 we may be able to offer discounts for volume purchases. Please contact us with your shopping list, and we can put together a custom quote for you.

Mature Eucalyptus gunnii – Final Height and Spread

People searching for a mature Eucalyptus gunnii or full-grown Eucalyptus gunnii tree should be aware that Eucalyptus gunnii eventually becomes a genuinely large tree. You can keep it to almost any height you wish, but if you let it do its thing as a single stem, then you could get to around 34 x 8m, ^[3] although one Scottish example in Crarae, Scotland was recorded at 43m. ^[14][15]

The largest multi-stem Gunni we could find was a mature Cider Gum professionally surveyed in Brentwood, and recorded at 22m tall and specifically described as “multi-stemmed from base”.^[13] We cannot prove that multi-stem Gunnii trees mature to a lesser height than single-stem, only that the tallest examples we could find of both were substantially different.

Best Position for an Eucalyptus gunnii Tree

Eucalyptus gunnii performs best in full sun and a reasonably sheltered position. It is strongly light-demanding and is unsuitable for permanent shade, while very exposed sites increase the risk of damage to vigorous young growth.^[2]

It can grow in clay, loam, sand and chalk and tolerates a range of soil pH, although slightly acidic conditions are generally preferred.^[1][2]

The best growth is normally achieved in reasonably fertile soil with a good supply of moisture. Some imperfect drainage can be tolerated, but permanently waterlogged ground and peat are unsuitable.^[2]

The species is hardy through most of Britain, with an RHS H5 rating equivalent to approximately -15°C to -10°C.^[1]

Cider Gum can also grow in coastal parts of Britain, although a reasonably sheltered position is preferable to one exposed continuously to strong winds.^[2]

Large Eucalyptus Trees, Roots and Buildings

Eucalyptus gunnii is a high-water-demand species, so extra care is advisable close to buildings on shrinkable clay soils. If it is being maintained as a hedge, some advice suggests keeping the hedge no taller than its distance from the building in areas prone to subsidence.^[5] E.g a 2m tall hedge should be 2m away from the building. If the hedge grows, you could try moving the house?

Eucalyptus gunnii Flowers, Wildlife, Pets and Problems

Mature Cider Gum can produce clusters of small white flowers during summer.^[1][11] The flowers provide some value to pollinating insects.^[3]

Eucalyptus foliage is toxic if eaten by dogs, cats and horses, so trees should be positioned with this in mind where animals are likely to chew the foliage.^[6]

Eucalyptus gunnii is generally robust. Possible problems include eucalyptus gall wasp and eucalyptus sucker.^[7][8] Other diseases that can affect it include silver leaf, honey fungus and Phytophthora root rot.^[2][9][10]

Eucalyptus Gunnii Listed Specifications

*Heights/pot sizes are given as a very rough guideline and can have considerable variation based on species and supplier. Eucalyptus Gunnii listed as a standard, we can only guarantee girth and not height. Pot sizes are generally those that are listed but can deviate a little depending on supplier.

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