Alpine ash

Alpine ash: how big does it get?

Alpine ash (Eucalyptus delegatensis) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 22 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 25 m. Growth is fast.

Alpine ash: what site does it need?

Alpine ash tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 4.5 and 6.5.

Alpine ash: is it hardy?

Alpine ash is listed as hardy in zone 7–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Alpine ash: will it grow in Central Europe?

Alpine ash is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.

Alpine ash: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Alpine ash. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Alpine ash: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Medicinal 5/10, Other uses 5/10.