Eucalyptus pulverulenta.
Baby Blue Eucalyptus is a shrub-like tree native to Australia and New Zealand that is a popular ornamental throughout the world due to its unique blue-green foliage and pleasant, eucalyptus scent.
The plant, which will reach its mature height just a few short years after planting, grows to around 30 feet tall and produces sturdy, column-like stems packed with small, round leaves with a silvery sheen that gives the tree its distinctive color.
A popular choice for cut foliage, and is often used in floral arrangements.
Baby Blue Eucalyptus
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones:
8 to 11
Light Requirement:
Full sun
Soil Type:
Average, well drained
Sow Depth:
1/8 inch
Plant Spacing:
8 feet or more
Germination Temp:
65°F to 70°F
Germination Time:
14 to 21 days
Maturation:
6 to 12 months
Growing Tips
Start indoors 10 to 12 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep, lightly covering them with fine vermiculite. Keep the soil moist and at a temperature between 65 to 70 degrees F until germination, which should occur within 14 to 21 days.
