{"product_id":"baby-blue-silver-leaved-mountain-gum-eucalyptus-pulverulenta-baby-blue","title":"Baby Blue Silver-leaved Mountain Gum - Eucalyptus pulverulenta 'Baby Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaby Blue Silver-leaved Mountain Gum (\u003cem\u003eEucalyptus pulverulenta\u003c\/em\u003e 'Baby Blue') is a compact silver-blue gum that stays around 3m high and 3m wide. Small, round leaves sit in pairs up each stem, and the branches spread sideways from the trunk in layers. Unlike many silver gums it keeps its juvenile foliage without being cut back, so it suits a suburban garden, and the stems are excellent for flower arranging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver-blue foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm, round leaves in pairs give a cool silver-blue colour, and juvenile and mature leaves look the same, so the colour holds as the tree ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo coppicing needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Many silver gums have to be cut hard back to keep their juvenile leaves. Baby Blue holds its leaves and young white bark without that treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tidy suburban size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 3m by 3m it is far more compact than the parent tree, which is sometimes called straggly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreamy winter and spring flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tufts of cream flowers line the stems from winter into spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with cold.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows happily at the National Arboretum in Canberra, and mature plants survive a light frost. Young plants need protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact 3m size suits suburban blocks. Allow about 3m between plants so the layered branches can spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sideways branching and white young bark make a good focal tree for a front garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where winters are cold, such as the tablelands and the southern states, it is a reliable silver tree. Stake it and shelter it until it is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Baby Blue Silver-leaved Mountain Gum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It comes from a very small area around Bathurst in New South Wales, yet adapts well to garden conditions. Stake and protect young plants from strong wind and frost until they are established. Mature plants will survive a light frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It adapts to a wide range of garden soils, though good drainage gives the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch after planting and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, and again through extended dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Baby Blue is more compact than its parent, but a light prune improves the shape and encourages bushiness. Cut stems for arrangements at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Baby Blue Silver-leaved Mountain Gum as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It also comes in 140mm pots in packs of 10, 200mm pots in packs of 6 and 300mm pots, sold singly. Tubes are small and suit patient planting, the 140mm and 200mm pots give a bigger start, and the 300mm pot is the most developed plant. Plant out soon after arrival and stake the young tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby Blue Silver-leaved Mountain Gum tube stock is supplied by our grower, so it is not always on hand. A sold out tube simply means the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button on this page will email you the day it returns. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gum-trees\"\u003eGum trees and eucalypts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003ePlants for cool climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eMore Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-feature-tree-for-low-and-high-sun-spots\"\u003eChoosing a feature tree for sunny spots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Baby Blue grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3m high and 3m wide. The branches spread sideways in layers, so allow room across as well as up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need to be coppiced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and that is the main reason to choose it. Baby Blue keeps its round silver-blue leaves and young white bark without being cut hard back. A light prune helps the shape and encourages bushiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature plants survive a light frost, and the variety is grown at the National Arboretum in Canberra. Young plants need protection from frost and strong wind until established, so stake and shelter them in their first winters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790322598207,"sku":"EUC-PUL-BABYBL-tube","price":32.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790322630975,"sku":"EUC-PUL-BABYBL-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790322663743,"sku":"EUC-PUL-BABYBL-200MM-P6","price":234.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790322696511,"sku":"EUC-PUL-BABYBL-300MM","price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/baby-blue-silver-leaved-mountain-gum-eucalyptus-pulverulenta-baby-blue.jpg?v=1792206265","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/baby-blue-silver-leaved-mountain-gum-eucalyptus-pulverulenta-baby-blue","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}