Eucalyptus deglupta flowering heavily

[Eric in Orlando]

Our Eucalyptus deglupta, Rainbow Gum, is currently flowering heavily. It was planted in 2001 and is almost 60ft tall. It suffered no damage during the past 2 cold winters.

In the first photo, E. deglupta is on the right. The tree on the left is Corymbia citriodora, Lemon Eucalyptus

[edric]

That bark is outrageous Eric, Ed

[DoomsDave]

Those are GORGEOUS in the right climate.

Here, the bark's pretty enough, nut the leaves get ratty from the lack of humidity, unless you water them like drunken hippopotami.

[shakin]

I would love to access seeds of the Eucalyptus deglupta , i live in tropical Australia and have been unable to source any locally. Would anyone know the best way for me to purchase seeds for this magnificant tree?

Our Eucalyptus deglupta, Rainbow Gum, is currently flowering heavily. It was planted in 2001 and is almost 60ft tall. It suffered no damage during the past 2 cold winters.

In the first photo, E. deglupta is on the right. The tree on the left is Corymbia citriodora, Lemon Eucalyptus

[humgarden]

Googled Eucalyptus deglupta and several sellers came up,mostly on ebay, one seller, 'tropicalus' says they are located in Cairns. I have bought lots of euc species seed off of ebay from other sellers, a few bad seed lots, but mostly their stuff germinates, there is usually 50 seeds or more, the price is right, and they usually get it to me quickly. Notice ,I say usually, with ebay sellers you're never completely sure. The seed I use would be really hard to find if not for ebay. Z9a Tx.

[The Silent Seed]

Look at that bark!!!!!

[MattyB]

If you want seeds buy from John. He's a regular contributor here, provides a quality product with lots of germination and cultivation information on his website, and he's a super nice guy.

Rainbow Eucalyptus

[John in Andalucia]

If you want seeds buy from John. He's a regular contributor here, provides a quality product with lots of germination and cultivation information on his website, and he's a super nice guy.

Rainbow Eucalyptus

Aww-shucks, Matty! Thanks BTW for your blog comment yesterday.

I sell Rainbow Eucalyptus seeds alright. I sell wholesale quantities of E. deglupta at retail prices. I say that, because I've noticed one-time customers of mine adding E. deglupta seeds to their store inventories, and asking silly money for what amounts to a few micro-specks in an envelope. All the info you need, as Matty points out, is in my blog. See the link below. And Matt, thanks again for all your support!

NOTE - Eucalyptus deglupta are not rare, neither are the seeds "rarely offered", or "hard to come by" like they used to be. So, don't pay over the odds!

[ariscott]

Just make sure you 'send' it the right way, E. deglupta is not on the list.

Regards, Ari

[fastfeat]

Eric--

Great flower display on a well-structured tree.

BTW, are you growing Spotted Gum, Corymbia maculata? Closely related and similar to C. citriodora, but beefier. Grows well where Lemon Gum grows, takes a little more cold, wind. I can send you seed if you want to try it.

Edited July 8, 2011 by fastfeat

[Eric in Orlando]

No, I've never grown it. Also would like to find a E. torelliana. They are common in parts of SoFL. Seems like they were planted a lot in the late 70s/early 80s then disappered from the trade. There are a few around here. Gorgeous white trunks.

[Eric in Orlando]

Just looked and E. torelliana has also been moved to Corymbia

[humgarden]

I can't find C. torelliana seeds last two years on ebay,viewed unfavorably in many parts of Australia because of the sooty mold it gives off (mold from the honey dew,I think). Not that anyone on this board is interested,but C. torelliana is a biggie in the world of euc hybridization, especially the big time commercial forestry industries in Queensland and Brazil. Hybrids especially with the spotted gum group : C.citriodora sp.citriodora (lemon scented gum);C.citriodora sp.variegata ;C.maculata;C. henryi.

I have C.cc and C.maculata in the ground and they are thriving, but won't last long in this very cold Houston ,Tx area - they won't be around next spring. If I didn't live in this cold place, I would love to plant them all.

Eric,Ken, Corymbia erythrocorys and Eucalyptus woodwardii are growing here in the ground and thriving , although only 16" tall (from seed this winter) , so don't let anyone tell you these two Western Australians won't cut it in heat and humidity. Ken may be right,that C.erythrocorys won,t make it long term here,but it WILL enjoy ONE happy spring and summer in the sun - that's all I can do in this very cold place.

Eric, I hear your C. ptychocarpa up and died on you, well I have a small row of them ,so I guess I will try them out,at least till the ice man cometh. I see the 6 year old C. ptychocarpas in Houston keep coming back from their lignotuber even after 2 sub-20 degree winters here in a row.

I had high hopes for E. robusta after the first 20 degree winter here only killed about 6 feet out of the top of 30 footers, but was disappointed when this second 20 degree winter in a row killed these large trees (on someone else's property) to the ground. They too are re-sprouting from the lignotuber

C.phoenicia is not a happy camper here this winter's seedlings are in the ground 6 weeks and most died or are only 3" high and blighted looking. Have one Eucalyptus miniata in the ground about 6" high and looks iffy. Again ALL this stuff is gone with the first blast from siberia - I don't have the luxury of enjoying nice plants very long here - oldeanders and crapmyrtles,thats about it here.

Have a little C. gummifera in the ground, it seems happy if only 6" high, it wont be here after 15 to twenty hard freezes that are sure to come.

I can see variation in the leaf shape of my C. citriodoras even though they are only 3-4 feet tall.

Eric , I am happy you posted that pic of the large lemmon and rainbow, It just gives me a glimpse of what is possible outside of Novosibirsk.

Z9a,Tx..

[Alicehunter2000]

How fast do most Euc. seeds germinate and are their any sources for E. ovata, globulus, obliqua, pulchella, viminalis, robusta, or camaldulensis.

I actually need some colder hardy, water loving eucs to help dry up my northeast corner....seems their is a swamp there after we have heavy rains.