Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, 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
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, 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
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Eucalyptus
silky cornel
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Kinnikinnick
In German
Eukalyptus
Kinnikinnick
In French
Eucalyptus
Kinnikinnick
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Kinnikinnick
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Kinnikinnick
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Kinnikinnick
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Kinnikinnick
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Kinnikinnick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Eucalyptus and Kinnikinnick
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Kinnikinnick? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Kinnikinnick. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Kinnikinnick doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Kinnikinnick
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Kinnikinnick is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Kinnikinnick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Kinnikinnick season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Kinnikinnick Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Kinnikinnick physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Kinnikinnick are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
- Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Kinnikinnick
Care of Eucalyptus and Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.