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EUCALYPTUS cordata
Heart Leaved Silver Gum
Family: Myrtaceae
Sub-family: Myrtoideae
Characteristics: Shrub or small tree to 5 metres
Seed per packet: Approx. 30
Seed per gram: Approx. 125
The Heart Leaved Gum is an attractive small to medium tree typically growing 3 to 15 metres in height with a dense crown of attractive silver-blue heart-shaped foliage.
The foliage is very popular in floral arrangements.
Conical flower buds open to cream to yellow flowers in August and September.
A lignotuber forming species that is ideal for coppicing for the cut foliage industry.
Adaptable to a range of soils. Tolerates wet and dry soils as well as boggy clay soils in an open sunny position. Frost tolerant.
Occurs naturally in a restricted distribution range in the southeast of Tasmania.
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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