A Sculptural Statement of Silver-Blue Elegance

 Elegant silver-blue evergreens with aromatic foliage, Eucalyptus 'France Blue' brings graceful movement, bold structure, and a fresh garden fragrance to your borders, feature planting, and large containers. Prized for its stunning rounded juvenile leaves in a beautiful shade of silvery blue-grey, this fast-growing evergreen is a standout choice for adding a contemporary, architectural element to any outdoor space. The distinctive, coin-like foliage releases an uplifting, fresh aroma whenever it is brushed against or cut, making these plants highly valued for both their ornamental beauty and their versatility in home floral arrangements.

When young, 'France Blue' forms an attractive, upright specimen with smooth, slender stems and neatly spaced foliage. While it can develop into a graceful tree reaching 4–10+ metres if left untrimmed, it is exceptionally responsive to regular pruning, allowing you to maintain a more compact, bushier growth habit to suit your specific garden size.

Supplied as a large, well-established 26cm (7.5L) pot-grown plant, this is a strong, garden-ready specimen with a robust root system, primed and ready for immediate planting. Professionally grown in peat-free compost at our UK nursery in Yorkshire and delivered in plastic-free packaging, this Eucalyptus provides a sustainable, high-quality way to introduce year-round structure and sophisticated colour into your garden.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Eucalyptus

• Common Names: Eucalyptus, Cider Gum (Gunnii)

• Plant Type: Evergreen Tree

• Pot Size: 26cm / 7.5 Litre

• Available Varieties: France Blue, Gunnii

• Mature Height: 4–10+ metres (can be kept smaller with pruning)

• Mature Spread: 2–4 metres (variety & pruning dependent)

• Growth Habit: Upright, Fast-Growing Tree

• Foliage: Silver-Blue to Blue-Grey, Aromatic, Evergreen

• Bark: Smooth, Decorative as Mature

• Flowering: Mature trees may produce small cream-white flowers

• Planting Position: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Well-Drained Soil

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once settled

• Maintenance: Prune annually in spring to maintain size & encourage fresh juvenile foliage

• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions (protect young plants in severe frost)

• Best Uses: Specimen Tree, Contemporary Gardens, Screening, Large Containers, Cut Foliage, Structural Planting

We love 'France Blue' for the unique, ethereal quality it adds to a planting scheme. Its silvery hue acts as a perfect foil to deep green foliage or bright floral colours, and there is nothing quite like the soothing, fresh scent of eucalyptus leaves on a warm afternoon. It is an incredibly rewarding plant that transforms from a simple container feature into a striking, tall focal point over time.

TRPG charges for delivery depending on the shipment locations and weight of items.

1st class P&P to UK is £5.95

2nd class P&P to UK is £4.50

P&P for heavy items such as plant support will be charged at £8