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CORYMBIA calophylla 100g
Marri
Family: Myrtaceae
Sub-family: Myrtoideae
Characteristics: Tree 10-30 m spread 5 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 5-6
Seed per gram: Approx. 6-10
Marri is usually a large tree to 30 metres but can take mallee form on poor sites. The bark is rough brown to grey-brown, and often has exudations of reddish gum.
It bursts into an abundance of prominent cream flowers, held outside the canopy, in mid-summer. An important tree in honey production in Western Australia.
The common name "Marri" is from the Nyoongar word for blood, referring to the gum.
Marri occurs in various habitats, including the coastal plains and the Jarrah and Karri forests of Western Australia in a range of soils.
Prefers a light sandy, well-drained soil in an open sunny position, drought and frost resistant.
Easily grown from seed.
Note: Corymbia calophylla is one of around 80 eucalypts which were transferred in 1995 from the genus Eucalyptus to the newly created genus Corymbia. The species was formerly known as Eucalyptus calophylla.
Although seed can be sown most of the year around if you avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year, the best time to sow is generally spring.
- The grow mix should be free draining preferably with some organic compost well mix through. This will replicate the soil they require in nature.
- Potting mix is not recommended.
- Sow fine seeds on the surface and cover lightly with the grow mix, do not bury the seed deeply.
- For larger seed sow to a depth of the seed size.
- Water with a fine mist spray to avoid disturbance of the seed.
Germination generally occurs in around 10-28 days at a soil temperature of 18-22°C
*Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate; keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited