A compact, fast-growing gum reaching only 5-6m with smooth pinkish-grey bark and a neat rounded canopy. Bred as a tidy small shade and street tree for confined gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 6 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Euky Dwarf
Eucalyptus 'Euky Dwarf' is a fast-growing tree in the Myrtaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 6 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Cream green flowers appear in summer and autumn.
Where to grow Euky Dwarf
Euky Dwarf suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate, Mediterranean and arid and semi-arid climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is suitable for bushfire-prone (BAL) gardens.
Soil & planting
Euky Dwarf does best in free-draining and clay soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Euky Dwarf is very drought tolerant once established, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Euky Dwarf after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Euky Dwarf in the garden
Euky Dwarf earns its place for a shade tree, a feature or specimen planting and a windbreak.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Euky Dwarf with other plants that enjoy the same very drought tolerant and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Euky Dwarf
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