Dwarf Cider Gum France Bleu

A dwarf cider gum with the lovely colouring and eucalypt aroma of its big cousins, Eucalyptus gunnii France Bleu is a very small, slow-growing, evergreen tree, with an open, bushy habit and attractive, patterned bark. The juvenile leaves are round and silvery-blue, highly aromatic, and very good for cutting. Without pruning, the older leaves turn sage-green and sickle-shaped, so to preserve the attractive juvenile foliage prune back hard to about 6”/15cm every spring, maintaining a clear trunk. Cider Gum France Bleu is easy to grow, and ideal for growing in the smallest garden or in soil-based compost in a large container – perfect for a patio.

Site: Tolerates some exposure
Soil: Any moist but well-drained soil
Position: Full sun
Season of interest: All year
Hardiness: Hardy to -10ºC
Height: 10’ (3m)+ Spread: 6’6” (2m) Final height may be bigger over time if not trimmed.