When you imagine distant Australia, the first images that come to mind are an orange-red landscape with lonely, straight roads. In addition to kangaroos, the tall eucalyptus tree should of course not be missing from the imagination. The idea of finding the deciduous tree as a standard tree on the terrace is less typical. With the right care you can teach your guests otherwise.
How do I properly care for a eucalyptus standard tree?
You can cultivate a eucalyptus standard as a potted plant or in the garden. What is important is sufficient sunlight, moderate watering with a permeable substrate and drainage, fertilization and frost protection at below -15°C (only for Eucalyptus gunii). Regular cutting promotes the white-bluish color and scent.
Special features and features
- Low height
- Regular cut still required
- Flower color: white
- Intense scent, keeps insects away
- Ideal for the terrace
- Evergreen
- Grown after one year
- Recommended planting depth: 20 cm
- Planting distance in the bed: 75 cm
Care
Location
The eucalyptus has no special demands on temperatures. As a standard tree, you can either keep it indoors. Whether planted in a container or outdoors is also irrelevant. However, it is important that the tree receives enough sunlight. Only then does it develop its bluish leaf color, which conjures up a wonderfully Mediterranean charm in your home.
Watering and fertilizing
The eucalyptus copes very well with drought. Before watering again, you should always check whether the substrate has already dried out. However, under no circumstances should you overwater the tree. It doesn't tolerate waterlogging at all. It's best to install drainage (€8.00 on Amazon) on the pot and make sure to use a permeable substrate when planting.
Wintering
According to most tree nurseries, the eucalyptus as a standard tree is winter-resistant down to -15°C. However, only trust this information if it is definitely a Eucalyptus gunii. This is the only frost-resistant eucalyptus variety. Otherwise, frost protection is urgently required. If you grow your eucalyptus as a standard tree in a pot, it is a good idea to bring the plant indoors in winter.
