Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In German
Eukalyptus
Emu Bush
In French
Eucalyptus
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Emu Bush
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Emu Bush
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Eremophila
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Myoporeae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Emu Bush
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Emu Bush season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Emu Bush Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Emu Bush are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Emu Bush
Care of Eucalyptus and Emu Bush 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 Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.