Luna Cold Hardy Eucalyptus Tree (Eucalyptus Perriniana) – Quart Pot

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Named for the Goddess of the Moon, ‘Luna’ is a cold hardy Eucalyptus that is hardy in USDA Zones 7 and 8, widely reported to handle temperatures below 0 F. That said, it is not the best selection for hot and humid climates below zone 8, much preferring a cooler and drier environment. Instead, Luna is the perfect selection for the Mid-Atlantic and Northern States. Perhaps the most attractive feature are the elliptical to oval shaped silvery-green fragrant leaves that completely encircle the stem, which appears as though the stem passes right through the center of the leaf! The leaves take on lavender and blue shades at times. Fussy, creamy white flowers appear in summer in clusters of three. The bark of this tree shred in ribbons to exposing a dull white to light grey surface accented by brown and green patches. All grown up, Luna will reach about 25 feet tall and 15 or so feet wide. That said, she responds well to and can be kept smaller with pruning. ‘Luna’ is real conversation starter in a pot, on a patio, or porch.

What we learned in Southern Euc Trials In McDonough, GA (Zone 8A), three year old Eucalyptus trees had minimal leaf damage and looked great following winters where temps twice reached the teens.

Note:  For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a, 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.

The Luna Eucalyptus is easy to grow in most any moist but well-drained soil of low fertility and prefers full sun or part shade. Luna doesn’t like the combination of heat and high humidity so is best grown in USDA Zones 7 and 8. If you’re in zone 9 and would like to try this variety provide it with shade during the hottest afternoon hours. Responds very well to pruning so can be grown in pots that can be situated on patios and near other outdoor living spaces. Choose a container that’s at least 8 inches or more in diameter than the root ball.

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