Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Habitat
River side
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
2-8
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
VIBURNUM lentago
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Nannyberry
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Nannyberry
In German
Eukalyptus
Nannyberry
In French
Eucalyptus
alisier
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Nannyberry
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Nannyberry
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Nannyberry
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Nannyberry
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Nannyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Dipsacales
Family
Myrtaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Viburnum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Nannyberry
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Nannyberry season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Nannyberry Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Nannyberry are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Nannyberry flower color: White
- Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Nannyberry
Care of Eucalyptus and Nannyberry 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 Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.