Eucalyptus camphora subsp camphora
Eucalyptus camphora subsp camphora
Eucalyptus camphora subsp camphora
Swamp Gum
I was in doubt about the very unusual leaf shape, but it seems to tolerate wet clay, and some shade too. I got mine in a big box, well secured, and at a giant size, much more than expected (1.70m). Seems to do okay despite its non-favorable position (and lots and lots of rain, again).
Phylo, 09/02/2025
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Description
Eucalyptus camphora subsp camphora or Swamp Gum is native to southern Australia. Its leaves give off a strong camphor-like smell. It's a vigorous species that quickly forms a 10 m (32 ft 10 in) tall tree. Do not confuse it with Eucalyptus camphora subsp humeana which can grow larger. The heart-shaped form of its juvenile leaves is very decorative. Its buds and young shoots are golden and purple. Its adult foliage is olive green. It also has pretty white pompon flowers. It is hardy up to around -13° C. It grows in dry as well as humid and heavy soil, in the sun or semi-shade.
Eucalyptus camphora subsp camphora is a species native to New South Wales. Like all Eucalyptus, it belongs to the myrtle family. Its growth is rapid, it forms a small tree measuring about 10 m (32 ft 10 in) tall and 4.50 m (14 ft 10 in) wide, depending on growing conditions. Its bark is smooth and grey to green, rough and brown to grey towards the bottom. The juvenile leaves are round, heart-shaped, green to blue-green. The adult leaves, pendulous, quite large and thinner are elliptical or lanceolate. They measure from 6 to 13 cm (2.4 to 5.1 in) long and are olive green. This foliage gives off a strong camphor-like smell when crushed. The flowering spreads from November to May, depending on the climate and the years. Generally, it appears in February-March. The flowers are grouped by 3 at the axil of the leaves in white glomerules. This eucalyptus has a lignotuber just below the soil surface. This organ allows it to regrow from the stump in case of severe frost, fire or pruning to the ground. This species is said to withstand snow and cold well. Its shallow root system is less dangerous for buildings and less competitive with other garden plants and its vegetation only offers very light shade.
Eucalyptus camphora subsp camphora grows in the sun, but also tolerates semi-shade. Its heart-shaped juvenile leaves are very popular with florists and in floral art. It brings a touch of exoticism to the garden, planted alone or in a hedge with other relatively hardy bushes like Buddleia 'Lochinch' and 'Bicolor' or certain oleanders (Luteum Plenum, 'Provence', 'Atlas'). It is easy to contain by pruning. Finally, it is an ornamental plant at all stages of its growth. Undemanding in terms of soil, it is useful in a permanently wet area, but can also be grown in normal to drier soil.
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Eucalyptus
camphora subsp camphora
Myrtaceae
Swamp Gum
Australia
Planting and care
Eucalyptus camphora subsp camphora is best planted at the beginning of autumn or at the beginning of spring, in well-prepared soil, not too dry to moist, even wet and clayey, in a sunny or semi-shade situation. Water well at planting, then regularly during the first year, especially in dry weather and if the summer is dry and hot. Then let nature take its course, the growth is very rapid. No need for pruning, but the young plant tolerates pruning very well after 3 or 4 years of cultivation.
This eucalyptus loves moist and deep soils, near ditches or the compost heap.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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