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Eucalyptus crenulata

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Size : 40cm/45L

40cm/45L

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40cm/45L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 5m to 10m (approx.)

Mature Width: 4m to 6m

Eucalyptus crenulata is expected to grow 0.8m to 1.2m per year (approx.).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Eucalyptus crenulata

Eucalyptus crenulata, the Buxton Gum or Silver Gum, is a small upright tree that keeps its rounded juvenile leaves for life. The leaves are stem-clasping, silver-blue and scalloped along the edge, set in tight tiers up the branches. Cream flowers follow in spring, and the bark stays smooth and grey.

It grows in full sun on almost any soil, and unusually for a gum it tolerates damp, poorly drained ground, since it comes from swampy flats in central Victoria. It is frost hardy through heavy repeated frost and drought tolerant once established, growing 0.8 to 1.2 metres a year. Suits cool and temperate southern Australia.

This is a designer's tree: the silver foliage and compact upright habit suit courtyards, streetscapes, native and modern gardens, and civic beds where texture matters more than shade. It clips well, so it also serves as a tall screen. It is one of Australia's rarest eucalypts in the wild, so planting it carries conservation value.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Buxton Gum

What is Eucalyptus crenulata?

Eucalyptus crenulata, known as Buxton Gum or Silver Gum, is a small evergreen eucalypt endemic to a couple of swampy sites in central Victoria and listed as endangered in the wild. Its distinguishing feature is the silver-blue, scalloped, stem-clasping juvenile foliage, which it holds into maturity rather than swapping for narrow adult leaves.

How big does Buxton Gum grow?

It grows 5 to 10 metres tall with a canopy of about 4 to 6 metres, and it stays noticeably upright and compact for a eucalypt. Most garden specimens sit at the lower end of that height range, particularly if they are trimmed. The narrow footprint is what makes it workable in streetscapes and smaller gardens.

Is Buxton Gum frost tolerant?

Yes. It is frost hardy and comes through heavy and frequent frost undamaged. It grows naturally on cold, frost-prone swampy flats near Buxton in Victoria, so cold is not a limitation. It suits the Victorian highlands, Tasmania, the ACT and the New South Wales tablelands as well as milder southern districts.

Will it grow in wet or poorly drained soil?

Yes, better than most eucalypts. Its natural habitat is seasonally waterlogged flats, so it tolerates heavy soils and ground that stays damp through winter, which makes it useful in swales, rain gardens and low-lying corners. It is not an aquatic plant, so the soil should still drain eventually rather than sit under water permanently.

When does Buxton Gum flower?

Cream to white flowers open in spring, roughly September to November, in small clusters along the stems among the silver foliage. The contrast of cream flowers against blue-grey leaves is the main show. Bees and small honeyeaters work the flowers, and the display is reliable on established plants from one year to the next.

Can Buxton Gum be used as a hedge or screen?

Yes. It takes pruning well and shoots readily from cut wood, so it can be run as a tall informal screen or a trimmed hedge. Space plants 2 to 3 metres apart for a dense informal screen or 1.5 metres apart for a tighter formal hedge, and trim twice a year to keep fresh silver growth coming.

How do I care for Buxton Gum?

Water through the first two summers to establish, then it is low maintenance. Mulch well and keep the mulch off the trunk. Skip phosphorus-rich fertiliser. Hard prune in late winter if you want to force fresh juvenile foliage, which holds the best silver colour, and the plant will regrow strongly from the cut.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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Uses in my Garden

Shade Tree
Council or Civic Landscapes
Avenue Planting
Rural Property Planting
Revegetation or Regeneration

Eucalyptus crenulata works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.
Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.

Is Eucalyptus crenulata Evergreen or Deciduous?

Eucalyptus crenulata is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 5m to 10m (approx.)

Mature Width: 4m to 6m

Eucalyptus crenulata is expected to grow 0.8m to 1.2m per year (approx.).

Growth Rate of Eucalyptus crenulata

Eucalyptus crenulata is expected to grow 0.8m to 1.2m per year (approx.).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Eucalyptus crenulata

Is Eucalyptus crenulata frost tolerant?

Eucalyptus crenulata is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Does Eucalyptus crenulata Flower?

Eucalyptus crenulata produces clusters of creamy-white fluffy flowers from late winter into spring. These soft blooms sit against the rounded, silver-grey foliage, adding a gentle seasonal highlight that enhances its naturally ornamental appearance.

Does Eucalyptus crenulata flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Cream

Is Eucalyptus crenulata an Australian Native Tree?

Yes

Eucalyptus crenulata is Native to Victoria, Australia – restricted to two small natural populations near Buxton and Yarra Junction, growing along swampy creeks and moist valleys.

What is the Wildlife Value of Eucalyptus crenulata ?

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, while the dense evergreen foliage offers shelter and nesting habitat for small birds. The aromatic leaves and smooth bark also support insects that contribute to a biodiverse garden ecosystem.

How much Sunlight does Eucalyptus crenulata need?

Eucalyptus crenulata will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Eucalyptus crenulata performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or wet ground unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support excellent drought resilience, healthy growth and reliable flowering.

Is Eucalyptus crenulata Drought Tolerant?

Is Eucalyptus crenulata Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Eucalyptus crenulata develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry and coastal environments and maintains its dense, compact habit with minimal supplementary watering.

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How To Plant Your Eucalyptus crenulata

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Eucalyptus crenulata

Hedging and screening: 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge.

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Eucalyptus crenulata is expected to grow 0.8m to 1.2m per year (approx.).

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Eucalyptus crenulata

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, this is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Tip prune in late winter and again in summer to build dense growth. For a formal hedge, light shaping two to three times a year keeps lines crisp.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release native blend in early spring and again in autumn. Avoid high-phosphorus formulations as a precaution.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Eucalyptus crenulata in Different Soil

Eucalyptus crenulata performs best in well-drained sandy loam or loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.