Little Ghost Gum
Eucalyptus Victrix
Overview
The Little Ghost Gum, Eucalyptus victrix, is a captivating Australian native, notable for its striking, smooth white bark and broad, spreading canopy. This drought-resistant perennial reaches heights of 30-50 feet with a breadth of 20-30 feet at maturity. Its lance-shaped, blue-green leaves produce a pleasant fragrance when crushed. It thrives in USDA zones 9-11, requiring full sun and well-drained soils, enhancing arid landscape designs with its elegant, ghostly presence.
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Very Low
- USDA zones
- 9–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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