Dwarf Gum Tree Varieties. Corymbia Dwarf Crimson Dwarf Crimson Gum information & photos Many of these plants are grafted, so it's essential to watch for shoots emerging below the graft and remove them using sharp secateurs. The character, the look, the smell of the Australian bush are all due to the gum tree, or eucalypt.
native Australian dwarf gum tree eucalyptus plant outdoor in sunny backyard shot at shallow from www.alamy.com
Among the eucalypts there are many different types of bark Many dwarf varieties are cultivars that have been created using the grafting method
native Australian dwarf gum tree eucalyptus plant outdoor in sunny backyard shot at shallow
These trees have a stocky nature and spreading branches, although their root systems are not known to be destructive. ficifolia cultivars do need good drainage and can tolerate some drought and light frost once established Many dwarf varieties are cultivars that have been created using the grafting method
Dwarf gums good things come in small packages The Australian. KarenHBlack / Getty Images As the species name, which means "bristly," indicates, this tree has red bristles on its stems and new leaves These include: Smooth bark, where the bark is shed annually.
Flowering Gum Dwarf Orange. Eucalyptus gunnii 'Silverana' - Silver Cider Gum is a fabulous dwarf variety with intense silver foliage, for the smaller garden, patio pots and raised planters Why we like this variety: Dwarf compact hybrid - easy to grow Can be kept as a small evergreen bushy shrub from 1.2m upwards - prune March and end of May Great as a privacy screening tree - Grow as a statement compact standard tree in.