Where Do Eucalyptus Trees Grow in the Us

In the U.S., rainbow eucalyptus grows in the frost-free climates found in Hawaii and the southern portions of California, Texas and Florida. It is suitable for U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 and higher. In the continental U.S., the tree only grows to heights of 100 to 125 feet (30 to 38 m.).

What states have eucalyptus trees?

Eucalyptus trees grow best in the mild climates of the U.S. Australia, their homeland, is generally not a frigid, snowy landscape like much of the northern U.S. in the winter months. California, Texas, Florida, and other southern states provide the best climates for these stately trees in the U.S.

What zones can grow eucalyptus?

Eucalyptus or gum trees (Eucalyptus spp.), generally hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 10 or 11, are evergreen trees and shrubs native to Australia, Tasmania, Malaysia and the Phillipines. There are more than 500 eucalyptus species.