Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong to ablanceolate
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
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
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Sourwood
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Sourwood
In German
Eukalyptus
Sourwood
In French
Eucalyptus
Sourwood
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Sourwood
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Sourwood
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Sourwood
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Sourwood
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Sourwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Oxydendrum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Vaccinioideae
Properties of Eucalyptus and Sourwood
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Sourwood? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Sourwood. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Sourwood doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Sourwood 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 Sourwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Sourwood
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Sourwood season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Eucalyptus and Sourwood Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Sourwood are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Sourwood
Care of Eucalyptus and Sourwood 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 Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.