2389 Baby Blue Floral Variety Eucalyptus pulverulenta ssp
This variety bred especially for professional cutflower production. Grows 15-25 feet tall and hardy for zones 7 and higher.
  Package of 25 seeds $3.95

2287 Silver Dollar Gum Eucalyptus polyanthemos
Attractive foliage shimmers in the wind. Disease and pest resistant. Blue-green, smooth, round leaves, 2-3" across. Known for round "silver dollar" juvenile foliage; mature leaves are narrower. Creamy-white flowers in clusters, 1" across, bloom throughout spring and summer. Greenish brown seed capsules, 1" across, form in summer and drop after windstorms. Mottled, gray-brown bark. Grows 30-40 ft. tall.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2289 Sydney Peppermint Gum Eucalyptus piperita
The most common tree in the Blue Mountains. Dark gray, fibrous bark on the trunk, smooth, shedding bark on the upper branches. Leaves have a strong peppermint smell when crushed. White flowers in summer. Zone 8. Grows to 65 ft.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2290 Black Peppermint Gum Eucalyptus amygdalina
A small to medium tree, widely distributed in Tasmania but not found on the mainland. The bark is grey and fibrous on the trunk and larger branches, but sometimes salmon pink to white on smaller branches above. Both juvenile and adult leaves are narrow and pointed, and they are a bit wider than those of E. pulchella. It grows throughout a wide range of elevations in Tasmania and established trees have tolerated 10°F. Tolerates dry conditions if not too hot. Moderate growth rate.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2291 Brown Barrel Eucalyptus fastigata
Medium sized to very tall forest tree. Fiborous to stringy, brown or grey bark, persistant on trunk and large branches. Sometimes harder and quite strongly furrowed. Higher up, the bark is hanging and decorating the smaller branches and canopy in long ribbons, leaving white branches. Old persistant branch stubs are a characteristic of the species. Larger specimens have substantial straight trunks. Leaves moderately tapered, and occasionally discolorous. White flowers in early spring.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2292 White Ribbon Gum Eucalyptus rubida
A variable tree to 25 m tall, usually straight-trunked but often with crooked branches. Bark white or pale grey, (often reddening in late summer), smooth, shedding in long flakes.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2298 Blue Gum Eucalyptus gunnii
The Blue Gum forms a striking specimen with branches of rounded leaves in clearest blue. Making a handsome tree or bush, Eucalyptus gunnii is the ideal plant to add style and flair to your garden with its shimmering charm. Eucalyptus gunnii is hardy in cooler regions once the plants are established. However, it is best to provide a warm, sheltered position and give winter protection over the first 2-3 years. Height 10-25m (32-80ft) Zones 8-10.
  Package of 20 seeds $3.95

2585 Powderbark Gum Eucalyptus lane-poolei
A small tree to 36'. Pale orange powdery or white bark. Long tapering green leaves, orange flower buds, creamy white flowers. Best for zones 9 and higher.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2586 Mallee Wandoo Eucalyptus wandoo
An ornamental, honey producing plant. A small mallee only 9-15' x 6-9'. The bark is generally smooth, darkish gray with some orange color as well. The white flowers are formed in groups of 11-15. Best suited for zones 9 and higher.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2587 Coral Gum Eucalyptus torquata
A slightly frost hardy, evergreen tree, fast growing to 15 to 40 feet tall (4.5-12 m), 20 feet wide (6 m); rough flaky bark. Very ornamental, best for zones 9 and higher. Attractive buds & fruit. Pinky cream flowers Sept-Jan. For most well drained soils in a warm sunny spot. Frost protection when young. Good pot plant for patio.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2588 Red Ironbark Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Evergreen tree, fast growing to 20 to 80 feet tall (6-24 m) or more, sometimes with a weeping shape; furrowed, dark reddish brown trunk; narrow, reddish green to bluish green leaves, 4 to 6 inches long (10-15 cm). Best for zones 9-11. Crimson to light pinkish white flowers in clusters from pendant branches.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2589 Salmon Gum Eucalyptus salmonophloia
A tree with salmon colored to grey or grey-brown bark. The bark changes color with the seasons! It has shining glossy green leaves and small fruits. The timber has been used in railway sleepers, firewood and mining operations. Prefers fast draining soil as in its native habitat it only receives a small amount of rain. Nice, dense, umbrella shaped crown. Fast growing, about 8' tall in 4 years. Tolerant of drought, lime, salt & moderate frost - prefers heavy soils. Suitable for slightly saline sites, best suited for zone 9-11.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2590 Kingscote Mallee Eucalyptus rugosa
Erect tree to 45 feet. Smooth pale bark with reddish twigs on branches. White flowers in spring. Best for zones 9-11.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2591 Flooded Gum Eucalyptus rudis
Evergreen tree, 30 to 60 feet tall (9-18 m) or more, 25 to 40 feet spread (7.5-12 m), sometimes with a weeping shape; rough dark trunk with persistant bark; lance-shaped, light green to greyish green leaves, 4 to 6 inches long (10-15 cm), reddish petioles. White flowers. Zones 8b-11.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2592 Pear Fruited Mallee Eucalyptus pyriformis
Used for ornamental plantings, firewood, honey production, wind protection. Distinguishing features of this species is its mallee habit, smooth bark, lance shaped leaves, large ridged buds and fruits. Grown in California for the spectacular flowers that are produced. Flowers are red or yellow, may also be pink or creamy and generally produced in groups of three. They are generally bright red with yellow anthers, although cream or yellow varieties have been known to occur as well. Best for zones 9-11.
  Package of 20 seeds $3.95

2593 Bell-fruited Mallee Eucalyptus preissiana
Used for ornamental plantings, honey production, coastal area plantings, frost resistant, wind resistant. Upright form with fibrous dark gray bark. The smooth bark sheds in ribbons from the upper branches and new foliage has dull slate color and peppermint scent when crushed. Zone 9 and higher.
  Package of 20 seeds $3.95

2594 Round-leaved Moort Eucalyptus platypus
Small tree with dense rounded crown of dark shiny green leaves. Copious cream blossoms. Ideal shelter tree.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2595 Swamp Yate Eucalyptus occidentalis
A tree growing to 25 feet. Rough grey bark with smooth silvery grey or greyish yellow bark avove. Slender dark green leaves. Creamy yellow flowers.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2596 Red Flowered Moort Eucalyptus nutans
Small rounded bushy tree. Rich crimson flowers tipped white.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2597 Mottlecah Eucalyptus macrocarpa
Medium sized shrub for zones 8-10. Silvery leaves, large red flowers golden tipped.
  Package of 10 seeds $3.95

2598 White Ironbark Eucalyptus leucoxylon
A tree growing 30 feet tall with smooth mottled yellow or white bark and long tapering leaves, cream yellow flowers.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2599 Oil Mallee Eucalyptus kochii
A medium sized mallee or small tree 15-21' x 12-24'. It is hardy in light or moderate frosts and drought tolerant. Uses: Ornamental, hedges or windbreaks, firewood, honey production, essential oils, frost tolerant.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2600 Blue Mallee Eucalyptus gardneri
A fast growing tree with smooth gray bark and a dense crown of grey green leaves.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2601 Redheart Gum Eucalyptus decipiens
Fast growing to about 25 feet. Stems gnarled and branching. Grey fibrous bark, dull green curved lanceolate leaves, creamy flowers. Good foliage plant.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2602 Dwarf Sugar Gum Eucalyptus cladocalyx nana
Small bushy tree, white flowers, excellent windbreak.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

2603 Red Marri Eucalyptus calophylla
Well shaped large tree with dense crown and showy white flowers.
  Package of 5 seeds $3.95

2604 Lemon Flowered Gum Eucalyptus woodwardii
A small ornamental tree with beautiful yellow flowers.
  Package of 50 seeds $3.95

Seed germination of Eucalyptus generally falls within two categories: Those that need no pre-treatment and those that need chilling or cold stratification. Only those species that come from colder areas need the cold stratification process. Seed sourced from warmer climate areas do not need to be pre-chilled.

About 95% of Eucalyptus seed needs no pre-treatment. Species of the "snow gum" and a few other species found in colder areas provide a better germination rate when they have been cold stratified. Those Eucalyptus species we have found to respond to cold stratification are:
Amygdalina, coccifera, dalrympleana, debeuzevillei, delegatensis, dives, elata, fastigata, glaucescens, goniocalyx, kybeanensis, mitchellana, niphophila, nitens, pauciflora, perriniana, regnans, stellulata.

Cold stratification of seed is a simple process. Using a filler like perlite, vermiculite or sand, take 2-3 times the volume of filler per volume of seed. If you are stratifying 1 teaspoon of seed, use 2-3 teaspoons of filler. Mix together and slightly dampen and place in the zip lock bag the seeds arrived in and date. Place this in the refrigerated section of your refrigerator - not your freezer! Generally 4-6 weeks of chilling is sufficient, although we have not shown any detriment to the seed by leaving it in for longer periods.

After the stratification process is complete you can sow the seed at your convenience.
Don't try to separate the seed from the inert material, sow all together.

Instructions for seed sowing: Eucalyptus seed is generally sold with chaff (inert material). Sow both seed and chaff on the surface of a pre-moistened media. Use a high quality seed starting mix that is not clumpy or full of bark, a premium seed starting mix is well worth the investment. Some prefer to create their own special perlite/sand mix, this does very well also.

Note, it is rumored that soaking seeds in Hydrogen Peroxcide will increase germination, we do not do this, but it seems to be a common practice with many growers.

Sow the seed (and chaff if so mixed) on the surface of my pre-moistened perlite/sand mix. Cover the seed no more than 1/16" with sand and then cover with plastic.
Ideal germination conditions are around 68-72 degrees F with a humidity of near 100%, but you will still get good results at lower humidity levels. Average germination time is about 2 weeks, although some species will germinate faster and others at a much slower rate, some taking 6-12 weeks.

Once germination has taken place, ideally, you should remove the container of seedlings and place it an an area of bright light and provide a lower temperature of 55-60 degrees F for several weeks. The lower temperature provides a stockier seedling. Higher temperatures tend to make seedlings stretch and they become weak and spindly.

Ideally, pick out the seedlings at the "true-leaf" stage for transplant. The "true-leaf" stage is not the same as the cotyledon leaves. When a seed germinates, generally 2 leaves will show - these are the cotyledon leaves. Additional growing time is needed for the "true-leaves" to form.

Once the seedlings are at the "true-leaf" stage, carefully pick out the seedlings and transplant into individual cells. Hold the seedlings by the leaves, not the stem to prevent damage to the main stem. Carefully water the seedlings in and monitor media moisture. You don't want them soggy wet nor too dry, a slightly moist balance is what the seedlings need. Grow on in pots for the first year.