Which Eucalyptus to plant according to your region?

You live on the Atlantic fringe.

Eucalyptus gunnii prefer rich, cool soils, even calcareous, and full sun exposure, although they can tolerate partial shade at their base. Due to their shallow root system and the mass of their foliage in winter, they are vulnerable in waterlogged soil after heavy rains. Therefore, it is advisable to plant Eucalyptus when they are still small and in their final location to allow them time to establish themselves sustainably. In areas with an oceanic climate, the presence of Trachycarpus fortunei, which has similar needs to Eucalyptus gunnii, will be a good indicator of success.

Eucalyptus gunnii ‘Azura’ is a new variety of cider gum that is interesting for its excellent hardiness, moderate growth, superb columnar and dense habit, as well as its extremely bright grey-blue foliage. Easy to maintain, it adapts to all well-drained soils that are not too calcareous. However, it requires full sun to thrive.

Young and mature foliage of Eucalyptus gunnii ‘Azura’

Eucalyptus Silverana is a selection of a conical tree that has numerous branches from the base of the trunk. At maturity, this small tree reaches about 10m in height and 4m in spread if not pruned. Eucalyptus ‘Silverana’ has grey-blue, silver, evergreen, and aromatic foliage in winter. Its bark peels away to reveal a yellow to rosy bark. The juvenile foliage consists of rounded or heart-shaped leaves, while the adult leaves are elongated and lance-shaped. The flowering in August-September features fragrant flowers shaped like tiny pinkish-white pom-poms, which are highly attractive to insects. This species can withstand moderate winds but does not tolerate salt from sea spray.

You live in a semi-mountainous region with a continental climate.

L‘Eucalyptus parviflora (syn. parvula) or Small-leaved Gum is a hardy species, slightly tolerant of limestone and drought-resistant. This small evergreen Eucalyptus with a twisted habit has trailing branches. It is robust and attractive all year round. Its evergreen, sickle-shaped leaves are a beautiful olive green. It flowers from August until frost, producing small cream-white pom-poms.

Eucalyptus parviflora tolerant of limestone

L‘Eucalyptus niphophila is native to the Australian Alps. It is the most snow and cold wind-resistant eucalyptus. It prefers a slightly alkaline, poor, well-draining, and rather cool soil. This tree can cope with summer drought. Also known as Snow Gum, this Eucalyptus is a large evergreen bush, growing 6 to 8 m tall, branching from the base, with long sickle-shaped green leaves that turn grey. Its reddish-grey bark peels in large strips, revealing a stunning white-blue bark striated with green and beige. Cold-resistant down to -16°C, this Eucalyptus will adapt to many regions, including mid-mountain areas. It is also known for not suffering from freezing rain, snow, and cold winds.

The Eucalyptus niphophila with snow-coloured bark