Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Eastern Asia
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Well Drained, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-9
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
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, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Insects, Sawfly
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
ILEX crenata
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Box Leaved Holly
Beehive Japanese Holly
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Japanese Holly
In German
Eukalyptus
japanische Holly
In French
Eucalyptus
houx japonais
In Spanish
Eucalipto
acebo japonés
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Ιαπωνικά Holly
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Holly japonês
In Polish
Eukaliptus
japoński Holly
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Holly Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Aquifoliales
Family
Myrtaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Eucalyptus and Japanese Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Japanese Holly? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Japanese Holly. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Japanese Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Japanese Holly 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 Japanese Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Japanese Holly
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Japanese Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Japanese Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Japanese Holly season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Japanese Holly is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Japanese Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Japanese Holly Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Japanese Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Japanese Holly height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Japanese Holly are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Holly flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Holly leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Japanese Holly
Care of Eucalyptus and Japanese Holly 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 Japanese Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.