Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
Australia
Australia
Types
Not Available
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water regularly for 2 months
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Blowflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
GEIJERA parviflora
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Wilga, Native Willow
Eucalyptus
In German
Pirol
Eukalyptus
In French
loriot
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
oriol
Eucalipto
In Greek
φλώρος
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
papa-figos
Eucalipto
In Polish
Wilga
Eukaliptus
In Latin
oriole
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wilga and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Wilga and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Wilga and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Wilga and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Wilga and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wilga and Eucalyptus
Care of Wilga and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance and 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. In summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.