Eucalyptus perriniana - Cultivation Notes
The fast growing Eucalypts will rapidly grow to large evergreen trees, flourishing on dry sandy soils, flourishing in full sun and arid conditions. It will struggle with shade or very cold exposed environments. Suitable only for large gardens or coppicing
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Eucalyptus perriniana:
- Ornamental winter bark / tracery
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Ideal for fast growing screening
- Provides valuable winter interest
- Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
- Suitable for exposed coastal planting
- Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Weaknesses of Eucalyptus perriniana
- Invasive/spreading root growth
- Does not produce showy attractive flowers
Design & Plant Use for Eucalyptus perriniana:
- Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest
- Plant for extreme coastal screening
- Added winter interest from attractive bark or stems
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