Eucalyptus gunnii
Cider gum · also Cider-eucalypt-tree, Cider-gum, Cider-gum-tree
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Eucalyptus gunnii, also known as Cider Gum, is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree with an upright, conical habit and striking silver foliage. It is one of the fastest-growing and hardiest eucalyptus species, known for prolific seeding. This species requires ample water and space, and its ability to tolerate cooler climates makes it suitable for various urban plantings.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 6300.06%—4.5 in
- 620.03%—11 in
- 30.00%—28 in
No city in this list records planting dates for this species, so age is blank throughout.
Traits
- Form
- Conifer
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Mature height
- 30–80 ft
- Canopy spread
- 18–45 ft
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Drought tolerance
- Moderate
- Wildlife value
- Moderate
- Blooms
- Sep, Oct, Nov
Trunk diameters across every city: median 4.5 in, mean 5.6 in, 90th percentile 11 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Tropical & Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests
- Queensland tropical rain forests
Temperate Broadleaf & Mixed Forests
- Southeast Australia temperate forests
Temperate Grasslands, Savannas & Shrublands
- Southeast Australia temperate savanna
Other Eucalyptus in the catalogue
57 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
