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EUCALYPTUS crucis 250g
Threatened (Declared Rare Flora)
Southern Cross Mallee or Silver mallee
Family: Myrtaceae
Sub-family: Myrtoideae
Characteristics: Small tree or Mallee 2-7 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 15
Seed per gram: Approx. 90
An attractive small malle with silvery foliage produces creamy yellow flowers that occur in groups of 7 and are followed by attractive gum nuts.
This species has a unique bark which is a rich coppery red colour on the lower trunk. Smaller branches, buds and stems offer a powdery white bark, and rounded leaves of silvery blue foliage shaped somewhat like a heart.
Occurs naturally in the IBRA regions of the Avon Wheatbelt and Coolgardie in Western Australia.
Threatened (Declared Rare Flora) in Western Australia.
Prefers well-drained soil in an open sunny position.
Image by Sydney Oats (CC BY 2.0)
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