Elegant silver-blue evergreens with aromatic foliage, bringing movement, structure & fresh garden fragrance to borders, feature planting & large containers.

Eucalyptus varieties such as France Blue and Gunnii (Cider Gum) are fast-growing evergreen trees prized for their rounded juvenile leaves in beautiful shades of silvery blue-grey. The distinctive foliage releases a fresh, uplifting aroma when brushed or cut, making them popular for ornamental planting as well as floristry use. When young, they form attractive upright specimens with smooth stems and neatly spaced foliage, developing into graceful trees over time. Depending on pruning and position, they can reach 4–10+ metres in height if left untrimmed, though they respond well to regular cutting to maintain compact, bushier growth.

Supplied as large, well-established 26cm (7.5L) pot-grown plants, these are strong, garden-ready specimens with robust root systems ready for planting. Professionally grown in peat-free compost at our UK nursery in Yorkshire and delivered in plastic-free packaging, they provide a sustainable way to introduce architectural foliage, height and year-round interest into gardens of all sizes.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Eucalyptus
• Common Names: Eucalyptus, Cider Gum (Gunnii)
• Plant Type: Evergreen Tree
• Pot Size: 26cm / 7.5 Litre
• Available Varieties: France Blue, Gunnii
• Mature Height: 4–10+ metres (can be kept smaller with pruning)
• Mature Spread: 2–4 metres (variety & pruning dependent)
• Growth Habit: Upright, Fast-Growing Tree
• Foliage: Silver-Blue to Blue-Grey, Aromatic, Evergreen
• Bark: Smooth, Decorative as Mature
• Flowering: Mature trees may produce small cream-white flowers
• Planting Position: Full Sun
• Soil Type: Well-Drained Soil
• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once settled
• Maintenance: Prune annually in spring to maintain size & encourage fresh juvenile foliage
• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions (protect young plants in severe frost)
• Best Uses: Specimen Tree, Contemporary Gardens, Screening, Large Containers, Cut Foliage, Structural Planting