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Biomass

Biomass - Grow Your Own Firewood


As fast growing trees Eucalyptus are often used by people who want to grow their own firewood.

This can be done on a large scale rotation or on a smaller scale if you have a small piece of spare land. Below is a selection of trees which are fast growing ans well suited to this purpose.

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Eucalyptus gunnii - Cider Gum

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Young Tree
Adult Leaves
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Eucalyptus gunnii - Cider Gum

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Eucalyptus gunnii - Planting Stock (£13.00)
Eucalyptus gunnii - 3 Ltr Air-Pot (£35.00)
Eucalyptus gunnii - 90-120cm in 7.5 Ltr Air-Pot (£45.00)
Eucalyptus gunnii - 120-150cm in 7.5 Ltr Air-Pot (£50.00)
Eucalyptus gunnii - 150-180cm in 7.5 Ltr Air-Pot (£75.00)
Eucalyptus gunnii - 180-210cm in 7.5 Ltr Air-Pot (£83.00)
Eucalyptus gunnii - 210-240 cm in 7.5 Ltr Air-Pot £94.00
Eucalyptus gunnii - 60-90cm in 7.5 Ltr Air-Pot £42.00


One of the most well-known Eucalyptus. A versatile variety that's hardy, coppices well, makes a good specimen tree, good for biomass, is tolerant of poorly drained soils and can be grown indoors.



Mature Height: Up to 25m
Rate of Growth: 1-1.5m per year
Hardiness: *** -15°C +
Soil: Wet Tolerent, Dry Tolerant
Position: Full Sun
Growth Habit: Spreading upper branches with dense crown.
Leaves: Juvenile leaves are grey-green or glaucous , adult leaves are non glossy grey-green to blue-green.
Bark: Smooth flaking bark mottled white, yellow, pink, brown, green or grey.
Special Interest: Can be Container Grown, Can be Coppiced, Floristry, Biomass



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Eucalyptus gunnii ssp divaricata - Blue ice cider gum

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Eucalyptus gunnii ssp divaricata - Blue ice cider gum

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Eucalyptus gunnii 'Blue Ice' - Planting Stock (£13.00)
Eucalyptus gunnii 'Blue Ice' - 3 Ltr Air-Pot (£30.00)
Eucalyptus gunnii 'Blue Ice' - 60-90 cm in 7.5 Ltr Air-Pot (£42.00)
Eucalyptus gunnii 'Blue Ice' - 90-120cm in 7.5 Ltr Air-Pot (£59.00)
Eucalyptus gunnii 'Blue Ice' - 150-180cm in 7.5 Ltr Air-Pot (£75.00)
Eucalyptus gunnii 'Blue Ice' - 180-210cm in 7.5 Ltr Air-Pot (£85.00)
Eucalyptus gunnii 'Blue Ice' - 120-150 cm in 7.5 Ltr Air-Pot (£67.00)
Eucalyptus gunnii 'Blue Ice' - 210-260 cm in 7.5 Ltr Air-Pot £86.00


A cultivar of the Cider Gum making an attractive ornamental tree, it differs from the regular Cider Gum by having much bluer leaves. The juvenile foliage can be used for fresh or dried flower arranging. A good hardy variety also for hedging, wind breaks, screening which will tolerate poor drainage. This must be one of our favourite varieties of Eucalyptus.

Mature Height: Up to 25m
Rate of Growth: 1-1.5m per year
Hardiness: *** -15°C +
Soil: Wet Tolerent, Dry Tolerant
Position: Full Sun
Growth Habit: Spreading upper branches with dense crown.
Leaves: Juvenile leaves are grey-blue, adult leaves are non glossy grey-blue to blue-green.
Bark: Light grey peeling to reveal brown patches.
Special Interest: Can be Container Grown, Can be Coppiced, Floristry, Biomass




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