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Scientists believe that the family Myrtaceae arose between 56 and 60 million years ago, when the ancient supercontinent Gondwana broke apart. Pollen fossils have been found in the ancient supercontinent Gondwana.
Arguably the most spectacular of the flowering gums in Australia with flowers up to 10 cm in diameter. Eucalyptus macrocarpa is commonly known as the Rose of the west.
A spreading mallee or small crooked tree with powdery white branches and small broad leaves silvery grey leaves.
The Large woody buds are a mealy grey exposing the most amazing yellow-tipped bright red flowers once the cap opens. Flowers occur in clusters mainly in spring and summer but isolated flowers can appear year-round.
Occurs naturally in the Avon Wheatbelt, Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest, Mallee and the Swan Coastal Plains in Western Australia.
Prefers light well-drained soil in an open sunny position, drought resistant.
* Image by Melburnian CC BY 2.5
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 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.
Germination occurs in around 10-28 days at a soil temperature of 18-22°C
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