Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
Australia
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Acacia
In German
Eukalyptus
Acacia
In French
Eucalyptus
Acacia
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Acacia
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Acacia
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Acacia
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Acacia
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Eucalyptus and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Acacia. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Acacia has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eucalyptus and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Acacia
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Acacia season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Acacia Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Acacia are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Acacia
Care of Eucalyptus and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.