I found a source for seed of Eucalyptus globulus in the U.S. and was thinking of planting it in the corner of the yard to dry up a wet area. Does anyone have any experience with this tree and its pro's and con's. Is it fast? Cold tolorance? Effective at drying up swampy area's?

Gotta be the messiest tree, Euc or not, that God enlightened us with.

I dont think they can take high water tables I lost the lone tree I had in Jax just rotted I guess

Ed

David,

Blue Gums are very fast growing, even for a Eucalypt, but you have to bear in mind that if it does survive the high water table it will eventually become enormous...200' enormous!

I dont know that they would appreciate wet feet, as in Tasmania they usually grow on slightly higher ground, with Swamp Gum, E. regnans (an even bigger tree) growing in the damp gullies.

Cold hardiness would probably not be an issue for you, they handle frost and snow regularly in habitat.

Here's a photo of my wife pointing out a decent sized globulus at our holiday property at Hastings in far south Tasmania - I dont think you want one of these in your backyard!

(Note the fallen limb between the trunks- a common problem with this species).

Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood) on the other hand would be an excellent choice for your puddle, as they naturally grow in swampy areas, often inundated for months and are a more reasonable sized tree - and a nice looking one as well. Pretty fast growing, and cold hardy as well.

Cheers,

Jonathan

Thanks....I'll look to see if they are available. There are very few eucs available to buy here in the U.S.

David--

Eucalyptus globulus won't take FL's heat and humidity. You'd be much better off with Eucalyptus robusta in your area. Might get frozen in coldest years, but one of few eucs that's proven to thrive in central FL.

Eucalyptus cineria is the only thing I can find around anywhere. Don't suppose these like water much. Anybody got one growing in a wet area?

I bet you could grow some Sabal minors in that area if nothing else materializes.

Lol.......plenty of Sabal minors growing in the area currently....I should snap you a picture to show you why I laughed. I had to cut through a bunch of minor roots digging the trench to attempt to drain the water. It's Sabal minor city here.

Just researched and found out that yes in deed....fast growing Eucalyptus cineria is tolerant of waterlogged soils for an extended period...and drought as well. It is readily available at Ace hardware on other box stores.