Eucalyptus globulus
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Eucalyptus globulus

blue gum
eucalyptus

  family myrtaceae 
  genus eucalyptus 

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Identification
Genus  Eucalyptus Species  globulus Variety  Cultivar  Common names  blue gum   eucalyptus Family  MYRTACEAE Specimen number  S13850 Data source  Allergy p260;MedPl p94;Frgnt p336
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Various Life span    Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Tree Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height    Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Various Water  Various Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Various USDA hardiness  Not classified AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Eucalyptus globulus has mild resinous leaves.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen  Light Hay fever season  Dec 01 - May 31 Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  antiseptic   expectorant   vasodilator Medicinal parts  Leaves Has medicinal uses  yes Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  Eucalyptus globulus is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as an antiseptic, an expectorant and a vasodilator. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the leaves. This anemophilous species has only a light pollen count during hay fever season. December to May is the usual season for causing hay-fever problems.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  balsamic odor Fragrance parts  Leaves Fragrance intensity  Mild Fragrance category  Resinous Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Eucalyptus globulus is a cultivated ornamental.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes 

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