20 Eucalyptus globulus, Tasmanian Blue Gum, Tree Seeds FRAGRANT CREAM FLOWERS FAST GROWTH RATE
~ ~ ~ WE OFFER BOTH PKT. & BULK SIZES ~ ~ Eucalyptus globulus, Tasmanian Blue Gum, Tree Seeds Other Names: Tasmanian Blue Gum, Southern Blue Gum Zone: 9-11 (Hardy to 25F) Growth Rate: Fast (up to 6 feet per year) Plant Type: Aromatic Evergreen Tree Family: Myrtaceae Native Range: Australia Height: 100 to 180 Feet Shape: Slender, airy canopy Bloom Time: Winter Bloom Color: White Flower/Fruit: Very small creamy white flowers in winter, followed by urn-shaped seed capsules. Sun: Full Sun Fall Color: Evergreen Drought Tolerance: High Water: Light to Moderate Maintenance: Low Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy Soils. Succeeds in most soils, dislikes chalk. Tolerant of salt and wind making it a useful plant for coastal areas. Neutral to slightly acidic soil. Shelter when young. Culture: Prune in early spring. They are naturally trees, sometimes reaching a great height, but in gardens annual pruning can maintain them as large shrubs, keeping a supply of the juvenile foliage enjoyed by gardeners and flower arrangers. However, for the best bark effects they should be left to grow as trees. Uses: To feed the stray Koala Bear hanging around your house. Sowing Eucalyptus globulus Seeds: The seeds of Tasmanian Blue Gum are very small. Scarification and moisture enhance germination. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: None Germination: Surface Sow at 70F