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CORYMBIA terminalis
Desert Bloodwood
Other names: Bush Coconut
Family: Myrtaceae
Subfamily: Myrtoideae
Characteristics: Tree to 12 m spread 3 m
Seeds per packet: 15
The Desert Bloodwood is long-lived tree, large specimens can reach 15 metres in height but are more commonly 8–10 metres, and are likely to live several hundred years.
Produces yellow and white flowers in the cooler months from April to October. The drops of nectar in each flower provide a high energy drink for many desert animals including honey-eaters, insects and possums.
The Desert Bloodwood tree is host to an unusual female insect called a coccid. She has no legs, wings or antennae and never leaves her gall. Hidden away, she spends her life sucking the sap out of the tree's veins. The gall that grows on the tree is the coconut, once you have collect the coconut it must be broken open, the insect on the inside is what you eat, the grub contains a lot of moisture and a disinfectant, it is still eaten today.
Endemic to Western Australia, South West Queensland, Northern New South Wales and the Northern Territory.
Adaptable to a range well-drained soils, drought and frost tolerant.
Although seeds can be sown most of the year if you avoid the coldest and hottest months, spring is generally the best time to sow.
The grow mix should be well-draining, preferably with organic compost. This will replicate the soil they require in nature.
A potting mix is not recommended.
- Sow fine seeds on the surface and cover lightly with the grow mix or vermicule. Do not bury the seed deeply.
- For larger seeds, sow to a depth of the seed size.
- Water with a fine mist spray to avoid disturbance of the seed.
Germination occurs in around 10-28 days at a soil temperature of 18-22°C
*Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty in discarding seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until conditions are like their natural germination requirements.
- All seeds 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.
- Customers should do their due diligence and ensure they are suited to their region.
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