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| Identification |
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Genus
Eucalyptus
Species
globulus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
blue gum
eucalyptus
Family
MYRTACEAE
Specimen number
S13850
Data source
Allergy p260;MedPl p94;Frgnt p336
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| Life cycle |
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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
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| Climate |
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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
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Eucalyptus globulus has mild resinous leaves.
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| Special qualities |
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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
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| Adverse factors |
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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
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| Herbal medicine |
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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.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
balsamic odor
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Resinous
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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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
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Eucalyptus globulus is a cultivated ornamental.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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