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Eucalyptus Deglupta

What is the plant

E. deglupta - E. deglupta is a large, fast-growing, evergreen tree with flaking bark revealing bright green inner bark turning dark green, blue, purple, and orange before maturing to maroon or reddish-brown. Ovate to broadly lance-shaped, aromatic, mid-green juvenile leaves become lighter, thicker, glossy, and ovate with age. Umbels of fluffy, pale yellow flowers from spring into summer are followed by dark brown fruit.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

10a - 11

Difficulty

Hard

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The biggest thing to remember is KEEP THE TREE WELL WATERED for the first year. The second year, if in the ground, it will start to be able to find its own water, but local irrigation is still highly recommended. Also, the more water you can supply, the more the trunk will swell and bark peel- this is how you get the colors on the trunk!
Fertilizer
To help establish your new Eucalyptus Rainbow Tree, fertilize sparingly ten inches away from the base, tri-annually with a slow time released product. Unfertilized they will tend to grow at a slower pace. Note: The heavy salts in cheaper fertilizers will damage the roots and possibly kill the plant. Its best to use a brand you know and trust.
Sunlight
This tree requires 80-100% sunlight. Depending on your location full sun is often best.

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Soil
Eucalyptus Rainbow Trees enjoy a well drained, general potting mix easily found at your local box store. Remember try to stay away from arid or wet, mucky soils.
Container
All tropical tree varieties grow well in containers, indoors or on the patio. Smaller varieties grow best in 12″ to 16″ diameter pots while larger varieties need enough room for growth, generally a 16″ to 30″ diameter, 14 ” deep container will suffice. Remember the looser the roots, the taller and healthier your tree will be. When the tree becomes root bound its growth will slow, at that point it is time for a larger pot.
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