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EUCALYPTUS gunnii FRANCE BLEU® 'Rengun'
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:: Myrtaceae :: EUCALYPTUS :: gunnii :: FRANCE BLEU® 'Rengun'

Type of products available: 0/1/1P9
Protection : COV39602

Main asset

Evergreen aromatic tree, very resistant to drought, autumnal flowering. Characteristic narrow bluish foliage, light.

Remarks

The shrub can be easily pruned back, to keep a compact and dense shape. It can be planted in tank, in which case the substrate must stay moist in summer to keep a dense foliage.

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Of Tasmanian origin, Eucalyptus gunnii is one of the hardiest species of Eucalyptus. FRANCE BLEU® 'Rengun' is a selection of Renault Nurseries (France) with very small blue-green elongated leaves. Growing very fast, it forms a multi-stem bush, which has however to be pruned back to force it to keep a compact shape and its beautiful juvenile foliage.

Uses: Shrub to plant isolated in sunny situation, in draining ground or tank.

Global caracteristics:

Type of foliage: evergreen
Habit: bushy
Height: 3 m x 3 m (9 ft x 9 ft)
Growth: very fast
Flowering period: September-October

Shape and colours:

Couleur du bois : almond green
Foliage shape: Obovate narrow (young form)
Foliage colour: blue green
Flowers shape: pompon
Flowers colour: cream white
Forme des fruits : cap
Parfum : yes

Plantation:

Soil type: drained
Exposure: sun
Hardiness: - 15 °C (5 °F - USDA zone 7b)