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Running Gum

Eucalyptus grandis

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Overview

Eucalyptus grandis, commonly known as the Running Gum, is a robust evergreen native to eastern Australia. It boasts a tall stature, reaching heights up to 180 feet, with a canopy spread up to 100 feet. Its smooth bark sheds in strips, revealing a glossy surface beneath. Admired for its aromatic leaves, it thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Ideal for large landscapes, it offers shade and wind resistance.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–11Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Running Gum (Eucalyptus grandis) — providing both grandiose scale and ample shade

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Running Gum (Eucalyptus grandis) — Its robust root system necessitates a location away from foundations and sewer lines
Running Gum (Eucalyptus grandis) — and while the tree thrives in full sunlight
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