Maggie Hardy Eucalyptus Tree

Eucalyptus nova-anglica ‘Maggie’ – Snow Gum

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-11 Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Evergreen Tree (May be semi-deciduous in colder climates)

Height at Maturity: 30’+

Width at Maturity: 20’+

Spacing: 15′ for privvacy screen; 30′ or more for space between trees

Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Weeping

Growth Rate: Moderate

Flower Color: White

Flowering Period: Summer

Foliage Color: Silvery Blue, Soft Reds to Purples in winter

Fragrant Foliage: Yes, strong typical Eucalyptus aroma

Sun Needs: Full Sun or Part Shade

Water Needs: Average, Low when established

Soil Type: Clay (Amended), Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained

Soil pH: 5.5 to 6.5 (Moderate to Slightly Acid)

Maintenance / Care: Very Low when left in it’s natural form

Attracts: Visual Attention, Bees

Resistances: Deer, Disease, Heat, Insect, Drought

Description

Named for its lazy, weeping habit, ‘Maggie’ Eucalyptus is very easy to grow and will continuously reward you with its interesting bark, foliage and weeping habit. Its fragrant young leaves are vivid blue turning soft reds to purple in winter. Maggie’s bark is a stunning deeply furrowed black. She will thrive in USDA Zones 7a through 11 and may survive colder zones with some protection, and is one of the most vigorous re-growers if frozen to the ground. A great choice for areas prone to wide swings in temperatures. Maggie could reach 30 to 40 feet tall, however is easy to maintain at much lower heights as she takes very well to pruning.

Cold Hardiness

What we’ve learned in growing trials in McDonough, GA (zone 8A), our 3 year old Eucalyptus trees had minimal leaf damage and looked great following winters where temps twice reached 6°. In Westerville, NC trees, trees that had die back at -10; have regrown from their base to form large shrubs and small trees.

Landscape Uses

Growing 30 to 40 feet tall with a width of 20 feet or more, ‘Maggie’ is a fast growing larger Eucalyptus tree ideal for use as a specimen, in groupings, or as a tall privacy screen in landscape borders. that will beg to be planted as a focal point in your garden. It is one of the best Eucalyptus in the shade. Can also be useful as an evergreen hedge or screen. Can be grown in large containers and is a fine addition to cut flower gardens, fragrance gardens, and the Xeriscape (low water needs).

Suggested Spacing: 15 feet apart for privacy screen; 30 feet or more for space between trees

Note: For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b, where this Eucalyptus tree variety is not reliably winter hardy, you’ll be happy to know it can be grown in containers that can be brought indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring.

Growing Preferences

Maggie prefers full sun or part shade and will tolerate most soil types including dry and sandy to waterlogged clay. Feel free to plant Maggie in a container as her weeping habit, fragrant foliage, and ability to handle regular pruning makes her the perfect choice for a deck, patio, or porch. Choose a container that’s at least 6 inches or more in diameter than the root ball.

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The precious Maggie arrived very carefully packaged and in great shape. I planted in OK, on the cold end of this plant’s grow zone, in early May, when temperatures can still be cool in the evenings. Was so preoccupied with keeping her warm, that I neglected to prepare her for sun exposure. Failing to harden her off got a few of her leaves sunburned, but she bounced right back. I would better prepare for acclimating to sun if planting again, other than that, no issues. The plant has only been in the ground a few weeks, but so far looks in great shape.————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy her for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

small but already growing. These people know how to package and ship.———————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

Plant came very well packed and in perfect shape. Now it’s my turn to keep it living!!
So far so good…..—————————————-Thanks for the photo! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I was so excited when this arrived in the mail and was not disappointed. The packaging provided a sturdy way to transport the young tree, so much so that I struggled to get it out. The tree was healthy and now thriving since I planted it. Thank you!————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

This order has been received in good condition and timely manner! Thank You All for helping me to provide this gift to my Grand Daughter for her home! She has wanted her own eucalyptus tree since a child at our first home! Thank you all very much!——————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope your granddaughter enjoys it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG