Eucalyptus laeliae – Ghost Gum

A medium sized tree with a lovely smooth white trunk and masses of white flowers in summer. It grows around 10-20 metres high and 6 metres wide, and makes a lovely stately shade tree for parks and larger landscaping areas. Native to Western Australia.

Family : Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name:
Plant Type : Small tree
Width : 6
Flowering Time : Summer
Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading
Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Special Uses : Honey producing plant
Scientific Name: Eucalyptus laeliae
Common Name : Ghost Gum
Height : 20
Flower Color : White
pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant
Light : Sunny
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects