Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
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Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
All sorts of environments
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Arbutus
Eucalyptus
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Eukalyptus
In French
arbousier
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
Arbitus
Eucalipto
In Greek
κουμαριά
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
árbuto
Eucalipto
In Polish
mącznik
Eukaliptus
In Latin
arbutus
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Ericaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Arbutoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Arbutus and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Arbutus and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Arbutus and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Arbutus and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Arbutus and Eucalyptus
Care of Arbutus and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.