My Eucalyptus deglupta

[SoulofthePlace]

I am attaching photos of some of my Eucalyptus deglupta grown from seed. I have germinated the seeds over 10 years ago but kept them in pots for a very long time, so my degluptas could be taller than they are now. A couple of my degluptas are blooming now as seen in the photos. Only part of one branch of two out of six of my E.d. trees has got blooms on it.

 

[Jonathan]

Hey, I don't want to be the bearer of bad news @SoulofthePlace but are you sure those are E degulpta? Have a look at the link below for a description.

https://prota.prota4u.org/protav8.asp?g=pe&p=Eucalyptus+deglupta

The leaves should be more or less opposite, not alternate and also not falcate. There also shouldn't be any retained fibrous bark on the trunk and lower limbs. The flower buds also look pretty different to the description.

I could be wrong...but you should look into I think.

[happypalms]

2 hours ago, Jonathan said:

Hey, I don't want to be the bearer of bad news @SoulofthePlace but are you sure those are E degulpta? Have a look at the link below for a description.

https://prota.prota4u.org/protav8.asp?g=pe&p=Eucalyptus+deglupta

The leaves should be more or less opposite, not alternate and also not falcate. There also shouldn't be any retained fibrous bark on the trunk and lower limbs. The flower buds also look pretty different to the description.

I could be wrong...but you should look into I think.

What he says is correct after all we live in the land of eucalyptus trees! 

[happypalms]

Lucky to be Australian!🇦🇺 

[SoulofthePlace]

On 10/23/2025 at 8:22 PM, Jonathan said:

Hey, I don't want to be the bearer of bad news @SoulofthePlace but are you sure those are E degulpta? Have a look at the link below for a description.

https://prota.prota4u.org/protav8.asp?g=pe&p=Eucalyptus+deglupta

The leaves should be more or less opposite, not alternate and also not falcate. There also shouldn't be any retained fibrous bark on the trunk and lower limbs. The flower buds also look pretty different to the description.

I could be wrong...but you should look into I think.

Jonathan, thanks for your opinion. If you're found to be correct, then seed seller fraud is widespread. Am I sure my eucalyptus are (or are not) Eucalyptus deglupta? Well, the seller(s) stated the seeds were of Eucalyptus deglupta. If not, they will be exposed soon.

Regarding the retained fibrous bark: perhaps the trees developed it in this cool and windy Azorian climate? I was wondering when the colours will begin to come up.

I remember buying Eucalyptus deglupta seeds from two sources. Bought 1000 and 100 seeds from two different sellers. When the seeds germinated the seedlings saeemed to have two different appearances. Currently I am looking for details of the sellers and will update this post soon.

BEWARE OF SEED SELLER FRAUD! I have experienced a lot of seed fraud and I will do more to expose those sellers in public for everyone to beware.
 

[Jonathan]

1 hour ago, SoulofthePlace said:

Jonathan, thanks for your opinion. If you're found to be correct, then seed seller fraud is widespread. Am I sure my eucalyptus are (or are not) Eucalyptus deglupta? Well, the seller(s) stated the seeds were of Eucalyptus deglupta. If not, they will be exposed soon.

Regarding the retained fibrous bark: perhaps the trees developed it in this cool and windy Azorian climate? I was wondering when the colours will begin to come up.

I remember buying Eucalyptus deglupta seeds from two sources. Bought 1000 and 100 seeds from two different sellers. When the seeds germinated the seedlings saeemed to have two different appearances. Currently I am looking for details of the sellers and will update this post soon.

BEWARE OF SEED SELLER FRAUD! I have experienced a lot of seed fraud and I will do more to expose those sellers in public for everyone to beware.
 

Unfortunately true, and the problem with Eucalyptus species is that the seeds are so small it's almost impossible to differentiate them. RPS seems to get them in pretty regularly, might be worth waiting for them to restock and try again.

[SoulofthePlace]

I'm extremely upset and disappointed. I've lost interest in germinating anything anymore. I'll probably cut most of the eucalyptus down. I've got 6 in the ground. I don't need "standard" eucalyptus sucking water from my garden. I still hope some of them are the deglupta variety.

[SoulofthePlace]

On 10/23/2025 at 8:22 PM, Jonathan said:

Hey, I don't want to be the bearer of bad news @SoulofthePlace but are you sure those are E degulpta? Have a look at the link below for a description.

https://prota.prota4u.org/protav8.asp?g=pe&p=Eucalyptus+deglupta

The leaves should be more or less opposite, not alternate and also not falcate. There also shouldn't be any retained fibrous bark on the trunk and lower limbs. The flower buds also look pretty different to the description.

I could be wrong...but you should look into I think.

Unfortunately that link does not produce any enlarged images, because:

 

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[SoulofthePlace]

Can someone identify my eucalyptus species? What have I got here?

[SoulofthePlace]

UPDATE: I have now discovered where I have purchased my "Eucalyptus deglupta" seeds from:

100 seeds were purchased from Daniel Jiménez Lang tamadaba20@hotmail.com for €7,99 EUR on 28-FEB-2015.
The product was described on ebay as: EUCALIPTO ARCOIRIS Eucalyptus deglupta 100 semillas seeds , Item# 400791471694
Seller :   mundosemillas (11016)
Seller: semillasunicas

Daniel Jimenez Lang , Maspalomas, Canarias. Also: semillasunicas@hotmail.es

The other purchase was for: EUCALIPTO ARCOIRIS Eucalyptus deglupta 1000 semillas seeds , Item# 400791472597
Purchased for €21.99 EUR. Same seller. Both lots of seeds from the same seller. All of the above a public record.

One more proof to never buy on "ebay".

The above mentioned seller is still selling Eucalyptus deglupta seeds:  https://ebay.us/m/cX3Z1X

The following message I sent to the seller in June 2015:

"I have a concern about the Eucalyptus deglupta seeds that I have purchased from you. I bought 100 seeds from you. The seedlings are still small and not so many germinated, but its ok. Later I purchased 1000 seeds of the same Eucalyptus deglupta from you and germinated them in a separate container using exactly the same germinating medium. Yet the result is very different. The 100 seeds in a smaller container are still very small seedlings, which I believe is normal, because I grew these trees before. The 1000 seeds in a larger container, same soil, they grew large already and don't have much of red stems, and are many times larger than the ones from the first shipment of 100 seeds. And the ones from 1000 seeds do not look like Eucalyptus deglupta seedlings that I used to grow before. My question is: are you sure you sent me 1000 seeds of Eucalyptus deglupta and not a different kind of eucalyptus?"

The reply I received from the "ebay" seller back in 2015:

"Hello, it has to be Eucalyptus deglupta; it's from a trusted supplier and the seeds are from the same batch as the previous one."

I trusted the "ebay" seller's statement and continued growing these trees for the next 10 years. Big mistake.

I must add that I tried to sell one lot on "ebay" and delivered it to the buyer in the U.S., but it's been 3 years now and ebay has never paid me for the sold items refusing to pay me and demanding the very private details from my life. I felt they are collecting data to consider stalking their customers as they did that in the recent past. See "Ebay Stalking Scandal" on Wikipedia.. Therefore I forgot that "ebay" exists, until today. It reminds me of the dangers of "shopping" on places such as "ebay", which is known for being of low integrity and even stalking its own customers.

[SoulofthePlace]

Is my species Eucalyptus robusta? The leaves have got no smell at all.

[Jonathan]

23 hours ago, SoulofthePlace said:

I'm extremely upset and disappointed. I've lost interest in germinating anything anymore. I'll probably cut most of the eucalyptus down. I've got 6 in the ground. I don't need "standard" eucalyptus sucking water from my garden. I still hope some of them are the deglupta variety.

Why would you cut them down?

A few things to consider, firstly, there's no such thing as a standard eucalypt, there's  800 or so species and all are unique and interesting in their own right. 

Second, they do look like E robusta, which is a beautiful species, well suited to your climate.

Third, they'll form a nice, fast canopy to grow palms and other species under...plant some Livistona australis and Archontophoenix cunninghamiana under them, attach some staghorns to the trunks and you'll have a nice little part of New South Wales in your own garden!

Look for the positive side to the situation.

We've all had bad seeds at some stage but don't let it put you off your passion for plants, try again for degulpta but maybe just don't buy seeds off Ebay!

[Than]

Mine today. It grows like crazy. Unfortunately it has to stay in a pot because I am too scared of its invasive root system (my property is surrounded by a tall retention wall as it is on a slope and I really don't wanna risk it). It is almost 2m (6 ft) tall by now. It is 2 years old from seed. I may donate to someone who has the space (and microclimate) but has to be someone who will be committed to make sure it is always watered the first couple of years.

If I delay to water it even for few hours, its leaves start burning. The burnt edges you see is because I left it two days without water recently and despite the rainy weather we've had it still managed to dry out completely. I watered and now it is growing happily again. 

 

[Than]

On 11/11/2025 at 11:15 PM, Jonathan said:

Why would you cut them down?

A few things to consider, firstly, there's no such thing as a standard eucalypt, there's  800 or so species and all are unique and interesting in their own right. 

Second, they do look like E robusta, which is a beautiful species, well suited to your climate.

Third, they'll form a nice, fast canopy to grow palms and other species under...plant some Livistona australis and Archontophoenix cunninghamiana under them, attach some staghorns to the trunks and you'll have a nice little part of New South Wales in your own garden!

Look for the positive side to the situation.

We've all had bad seeds at some stage but don't let it put you off your passion for plants, try again for degulpta but maybe just don't buy seeds off Ebay!

I second this. I totally understand your disappointment but many eucalyptus species are gorgeous and they make just the right amount of shade that many palms and other plants need. They grow fast too so you'll have that shade soon. Consider keeping some maybe. You can always add a deglupta among them, that too grows super fast. In three years you'll have a proper tree. 

[SoulofthePlace]

On 11/13/2025 at 9:29 AM, Than said:

I second this. I totally understand your disappointment but many eucalyptus species are gorgeous and they make just the right amount of shade that many palms and other plants need. They grow fast too so you'll have that shade soon. Consider keeping some maybe. You can always add a deglupta among them, that too grows super fast. In three years you'll have a proper tree. 

Your post mentioned invasive root system. Why would I keep the unwanted eucalyptus in my yard? Also, my garden has got poor soil and six eucalyptus trees would make situation worse by taking the moistuire from the soil durting summer. It costs a lot to water all the trees during summer. I only want to grow E. deglupta x 1. I have 6 growing and I am thinking to keep one or two and sell the rest as wood for making furniture since they are not E. deglupta variety.

[SoulofthePlace]

On 11/13/2025 at 9:18 AM, Than said:

Mine today. It grows like crazy. Unfortunately it has to stay in a pot because I am too scared of its invasive root system (my property is surrounded by a tall retention wall as it is on a slope and I really don't wanna risk it). It is almost 2m (6 ft) tall by now. It is 2 years old from seed. I may donate to someone who has the space (and microclimate) but has to be someone who will be committed to make sure it is always watered the first couple of years.

If I delay to water it even for few hours, its leaves start burning. The burnt edges you see is because I left it two days without water recently and despite the rainy weather we've had it still managed to dry out completely. I watered and now it is growing happily again. 

 

Hello Than. I was unable to find true E. deglupta seed. Where did you buy the seeds from? Is this Eucalyptus deglupta and are you really sure? What is the lowest temp in your yard? I will be gladly receive it from you as a donation and pay for shipping it to my yard. I have space for it (E. deglupta) and I will take a good care of it. It will go right into the ground, away from my fruit garden. Consider donating it to me.

[Than]

41 minutes ago, SoulofthePlace said:

Hello Than. I was unable to find true E. deglupta seed. Where did you buy the seeds from? Is this Eucalyptus deglupta and are you really sure? What is the lowest temp in your yard? I will be gladly receive it from you as a donation and pay for shipping it to my yard. I have space for it (E. deglupta) and I will take a good care of it. It will go right into the ground, away from my fruit garden. Consider donating it to me.

I'd happily donate it to you but it's in a big pot I cannot lift myself and along with it it's about 2.5m tall. How can I send it to the Azores? I'd suggest you check rarepalmseeds where I got the seeds from. 

[SoulofthePlace]

4 hours ago, Than said:

I'd happily donate it to you but it's in a big pot I cannot lift myself and along with it it's about 2.5m tall. How can I send it to the Azores? I'd suggest you check rarepalmseeds where I got the seeds from. 

Good. I just checked, and if RPS is selling TRUE Euc. deglupta seeds I will buy from them. Thanks.

[SoulofthePlace]

On 11/11/2025 at 8:15 PM, Jonathan said:

Second, they do look like E robusta, which is a beautiful species, well suited to your climate.

Or perhaps Eucalyptus camaldulensis?

[Jonathan]

1 hour ago, SoulofthePlace said:

Or perhaps Eucalyptus camaldulensis?

Nope, not River Red Gums.

[Than]

14 hours ago, SoulofthePlace said:

Good. I just checked, and if RPS is selling TRUE Euc. deglupta seeds I will buy from them. Thanks.

I am pretty sure RPS sells genuine seeds. Sometimes their seeds are nor fresh enough but they don't send wrong species. Keep in mind that seeds sprout fast and in huge numbers but seedlings succumb easily to fungi. Out of 50 seedlings I was left with 2 in the end. I'd sterilise everything very well beforehand.

[Jonathan]

10 hours ago, Than said:

I am pretty sure RPS sells genuine seeds. Sometimes their seeds are nor fresh enough but they don't send wrong species. Keep in mind that seeds sprout fast and in huge numbers but seedlings succumb easily to fungi. Out of 50 seedlings I was left with 2 in the end. I'd sterilise everything very well beforehand.

Occasionally they get it wrong, although not deliberately. Famously a lot of us bought Ceroxylon parvifrons from RPS which turned put to be C vogelianum, so mistakes can happen. My advice though would be don't buy anything from them if it's not listed as new, or you know it to be a species with long seed viability like Acacia spp or Parajubaea.

[Than]

9 hours ago, Jonathan said:

Occasionally they get it wrong, although not deliberately. Famously a lot of us bought Ceroxylon parvifrons from RPS which turned put to be C vogelianum, so mistakes can happen. My advice though would be don't buy anything from them if it's not listed as new, or you know it to be a species with long seed viability like Acacia spp or Parajubaea.

True. Especially when it comes to palm seeds that are difficult anyway, I'd only buy if they are marked as new. With Eucalyptus and Ficus though I had 80% germination rates. And I agree that all sellers can make mistakes sometimes but RPS wouldn't risk their reputation I guess, so apart from the occasional mistake, they send genuine seeds.