From its giant round blue-green juvenile leaves and square stems to its 'scentsational' aroma (worth bottling), Eucalyptus neglecta, or Omeo Gum, is a handsome, fast-growing tree. The grey-green juvenile leaves persist throughout the tree's life, occasionally transitioning to broad, pendulous adult leaves. The new growth may be an attractive purple colour in cool climates. Use it as a small feature tree, in a pot, as a mallee-style shrub in informal screens, or as a small paddock tree.
Soil: Adaptable to most soils.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Omeo gum is a particularly hardy species that will tolerate frost (to -27C), wind, heat and coastal conditions.
Size: Height 6-7m x width 4.5-5m
Soil: Adaptable to most soils.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Omeo gum is a particularly hardy species that will tolerate frost (to -27C), wind, heat and coastal conditions.
Size: Height 6-7m x width 4.5-5m