Eucalyptus papuana
Ghost Gum
Description
Ghost gum is one of the moderately-sized Eucalyptus species, eventually reaching 40' x 20' wide. Tree form can vary from a shorter, multi-trunk specimen to a narrow, single-trunk tree. Plants are somewhat frost tender, but tolerate full sun, reflected heat, neglect, and a wide range of soil types. Has a semi-weeping habit and produces little litter.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40', 40-60'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Leaf Season
Evergreen
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Street Tree, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Wind Break, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.