Most eucalyptus tree are aboriginal to Australia and arise good in nerveless , juiceless climates , admit California and Arizona , where winters are mild . Some species of this fragrant , ornamental Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree are hardy to as scurvy as 0 degrees F and can thrive in more diverse climates , include Louisiana . Though the trees require petty water to survive , they can brook wetting agent climates , but are more likely to thrive in cardinal to north Louisiana than the humid southernmost parts of the state . A democratic scent used in potpourri and candle , eucalyptus branches are also used in floral arrangements .

Cider Gum

Cider gum ( Eucalyptus gunnii ) is among the most stout of eucalyptus trees and can brook temperature to 5 degrees F , spend a penny it a good selection for northern Louisiana areas such as Shreveport or Bossier City , where temperature may occasionally dip below 10 degrees F. The cyder gingiva can grow to 70 feet and is a dense , erect tree with blueish - green foliage that age to dark green . This Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree produces small , pick - colored blossom in the summertime .

Silver Dollar Gum

Silver buck gum tree ( Eucalyptus polyanthemos ) may have multiple trunk and is hardy to 14 degrees , making it a dear choice for northerly or central Louisiana , admit areas around Alexandria . This tree , which can produce to 60 feet , is unremarkably sylphlike . Leaves convert over prison term . Young trees produce round , gray - green leaves while more mature tree produce shaft - shaped , coloured fleeceable leaves . modest , ashen flower are produced in spring to summer but are not gaudy .

Snow Gum

nose candy gum ( Eucalyptus niphophila ) is among the shortest of the eucalyptus trees , with a top superlative of 20 ft . Tolerant to 0 degrees F , the snow gum is a good option for far north Louisiana , including Bossier City . This Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree has a wide cattle ranch , is not dense and has silver - blue , spear - forge leaves and red branches . The snow gumwood produces emollient - colourise bloom in the summer , follow by silvery cum capsule .

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