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EUCALYPTUS globulus 25g
Tasmanian Blue Gum
Family: Myrtaceae
Characteristics: Tree to 70 metres tall. Seed in Chaff
Seed per packet: Appox. 10-15
Seed per gram: Approx. 50
Scientists believe that the family Myrtaceae arose between 56 and 60 million years ago, when the ancient super continent Gondwana broke apart. Pollen fossils have been found in the ancient super continent Gondwana.
An incredibly fast growing tree with handsome, blue-green foliage in elegantly sweeping branches and white flowers occur from winter to summer.
The most common hardwood plantation eucalypts in Australia and many countries around the world.
Prefers a medium to heavy moist soil in an open sunny position.
An adaptable tree that will grow in various soil types and climates in an open sunny position.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil industry is used in the industry for expectorant, antibacterial, antiviral and antiseptic poperties.
Native to Tasmania, the Bass Strait Islands and southern Victoria.
Although eucalypts must have been seen by the very early European explorers and collectors, no botanical collections of them are known to have been made until 1770 when Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander arrived at Botany Bay with Captain James Cook.
Eucalyptus globulus was first formally described in 1800 by the French botanist Jacques Labillardière in his book, Relation du Voyage à la Recherche de la Pérouse. Labillardière collected specimens at Recherche Bay during the d'Entrecasteaux expedition in 1792.
Eucalyptus is easy to propagate from seed.
The best time to sow Eucalyptus seed is autumn, late winter, and spring avoid the coldest and hottest months.
The grow mix should be well-draining, preferably with organic compost. 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 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
Cold stratification recommend:
Eucalyptus globulus is a cool mountain species of Eucalypt that’s native range has a cold winter before germinating in spring.
Cold stratification of 21-28 days is not critical for germination will generally increase germintion rates for this Eucalypt.
This can be replicated by cold stratification in the refrigerator for 21-28 days. Alternatively over wintering in the garden in cold climates will also assist in increasing germination rates.
Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lie 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