Eucalyptus gunnii - Evergreen Trees Direct

Eucalyptus gunnii

Name: Eucalyptus gunnii
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 265.00 AUD
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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1.4m – 1.9m Approx.

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About Eucalyptus gunnii

Eucalyptus gunnii, commonly known as the Cider Gum, is a fast-growing Australian native tree known for its attractive round, silver-blue juvenile foliage and smooth, mottled bark. Highly valued in ornamental and landscape use, it provides strong visual impact and year-round colour.

This evergreen tree can reach 10–15 metres in height and develops a broad, upright form. The foliage is often used in floral arrangements, and its striking juvenile leaves make it especially popular in modern gardens. Eucalyptus gunnii is tolerant of frost and drought once established and performs best in full sun with well-drained soil.

Low maintenance and adaptable, it can be pruned to maintain a smaller size or used as a feature tree, shelterbelt, or screen in larger gardens and rural properties.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Eucalyptus gunnii is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 10 – 15 meters

Mature Width: 4 – 6 meters

Eucalyptus gunnii is expected to grow 50 – 100 cm per year (fast).

Frost Tolerance

Is Eucalyptus gunnii frost tolerant?

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

Flowering Information

Eucalyptus gunnii produces clusters of small creamy-white fluffy flowers from mid-summer into early autumn. These soft blooms sit among the rounded silver-blue juvenile foliage, adding a gentle seasonal highlight to its highly ornamental canopy.

Native Information

Is Eucalyptus gunnii an Australian Native? Yes

Eucalyptus gunnii is Native to Tasmania, where it grows in cool, moist valleys and open woodland across the central and southern highlands.

Wildlife Value

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

Sunlight Information

Eucalyptus gunnii will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Eucalyptus gunnii performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support its excellent drought resilience, vigorous growth and signature silver-blue foliage.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Gunnii Eucalyptus

Genus: Eucalyptus

Botanical Species: Eucalyptus gunnii

Family: Myrtaceae

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus gunnii

Landscape Uses

Avenue Planting
Feature Tree
Shade Tree
Windbreak
Rural Property Planting
Screening or Privacy
Council or Civic Landscapes

Eucalyptus gunnii works in an:

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

Planting, Spacing & Care

Choose a sunny, open site with well-drained soil.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball.
Enrich the soil with compost or organic matter before planting.
Water thoroughly after planting and mulch around the base.
Stake young trees to encourage upright growth.

Feature Planting: Space 5 – 7 m apart
Hedging & Screening: Space 3 – 4 m apart for windbreaks or visual screens
Avenue Planting: Space 5 – 6 m apart for formal layout

Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once mature.
Fertilise in spring with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser.
Prune lightly to shape or promote new growth as needed.

Sandy soils: Performs well with regular watering during establishment.
Loamy soils: Ideal for strong, balanced growth.
Clay soils: Tolerates light clay if drainage is improved.
Coastal soils: Suitable in sheltered coastal gardens.
Poor soils: Adaptable; benefits from compost and mulch.

Eucalyptus gunnii is expected to grow 50 – 100 cm per year (fast).

Fast Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

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)

Ideal Conditions

Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Drought Tolerance

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Eucalyptus gunnii develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry and cold-climate environments, maintaining strong growth and its distinctive silver foliage with minimal supplementary watering.