Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Habitat
River side
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Yellow Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
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
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Oleaster
In German
Eukalyptus
Elaeagnus
In French
Eucalyptus
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Elaeagnus
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Elaeagnus
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Elaeagnus
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Elaeagnus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Elaeagnus season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Care of Eucalyptus and Elaeagnus
Care of Eucalyptus and Elaeagnus 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 Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.