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EUCALYPTUS macrocarpa ssp elachantha 25g
Small Leaved Mottlecah
Family: Myrtaceae
Characteristics: Small tree or Mallee 2-3 m spread 2-2.5 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 12
Seed per gram: Approx. 20
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 ssp. elachantha, commonly known as The Small Leaved Mottlecah has smaller leaves and a lower form than Eucalyptus macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa
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 Geraldton Sandplains and the Swan Coastal Plains in Western Australia.
Prefers light well-drained soil in an open sunny position, drought resistant.
Conservation Code: Priority Four.
* Image by David Stanley CC BY 2.0
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.
- 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 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.
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