A medium sized tree with a lovely smooth white trunk and masses of white flowers in summer. It grows around 10-20 metres high and 6 metres wide, and makes a lovely stately shade tree for parks and larger landscaping areas. Native to Western Australia.
Eucalyptus laeliae – Ghost Gum
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree
Common Name - Ghost Gum
Scientific Name - Eucalyptus laeliae
Family - Myrtaceae
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Minimum Height - 6
Maximum Height - 20
Minimum Width - 4
Maximum Width - 6
Flower Colour - White
Flowering Time - Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Honey producing plant
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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