Eucalyptus perriniana ‘Spinning Gum’ Tas Endemic
$8.50
Origin:Tas, NSW. Tasmanian provenance. US Zone 9.
Mallee to small tree 5.0 to 6.0 metres. Deciduous bark, smooth trunk. Foliage glaucous. Flowers in summer. Stock often limited.
Feature Codes: (F)HIcNT
Seeds per gram: 75
Description
| Origin |
Tas, Vic, NSW, ACT |
| Form: |
Angular small tree |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
3.0 – 5.0m |
| Width (typical): |
2.5-3.0m |
| Growth rate: |
Medium to fast |
| Uses: |
Screen, windbreak, specimen |
| Soil type: |
Any soil (wet or dry) |
| Position: |
Full sun |
| Frost hardiness: |
Very hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Very drought resistant (once established) |
| Wind firmness: |
Very wind firm |
| Windbreak position: |
Second row planting |
| Flowering time: |
Spring |
| Pruning: |
Prune as hard as required for shape. |
|
Pruning maintains “spinning” leaves. |
| Features: |
Bird attracting (honey eaters & parrots) |
|
Very ornamental foliage |
|
Foliage can be used as a cut flower. |
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