Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, 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, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Mixed Border
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
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Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Oleaster
Eucalyptus
In German
Elaeagnus
Eukalyptus
In French
Elaeagnus
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
Elaeagnus
Eucalipto
In Greek
Elaeagnus
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Elaeagnus
Eucalipto
In Polish
Elaeagnus
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Elaeagnus
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Elaeagnus and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Elaeagnus and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Elaeagnus and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Elaeagnus and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Elaeagnus and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Elaeagnus and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Elaeagnus flower color:
Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elaeagnus and Eucalyptus
Care of Elaeagnus and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Elaeagnus 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.