Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum (10 Seeds)

Eucalyptus camaldulensis

Common Name: River Red Gum
Synonyms:
Plant Family: Myrtaceae

Plant Type: tree, evergreen

Growth habit: erect
Growth Rate: fast, mature size: 45m. high x 15m. wide

 

Colour: leaf- blue-green, flower- white, fruit- grey, stem- grey

Season of interest: Summer
Position: full sun
Soil: moist, clay, sandy, pH preference - Neutral-Acid, pH tolerance - Any
Hardiness: frost tender, , minimum 17°C, USDA zone 11 to 11
Origin: Australia

Description:
The tree can grow to 45 metres tall. The tree has a large, dense crown of leaves. The adult leaf colour is a dull blue-green. It is fast growing, and usually grows to 15 to 45 meters in height, depending on its location.

Cultivation:

Propagation:
E. camaldulensis readily germinates from both fresh seed and seed stored in cool dry conditions. It quickly toughens up and can withstand drought even whilst in forestry tubes. It makes an excellent bonsai and will readily regrow both from the base and from epicormic buds.

Design and Other Uses:
Park, Shade tree, Large garden

Other Notes: