Small-Leaved Gum – Eucalyptus Seed

Description

The Small-Leaved Gum Eucalyptus Seed offers a unique and attractive addition to your garden with its striking, aromatic leaves and ability to thrive in a variety of climates. Known for its small, silvery-blue leaves and aromatic scent, this eucalyptus variety is perfect for creating a fragrant, low-maintenance landscape. The Small-Leaved Gum grows into a medium-sized tree, offering an evergreen presence throughout the year. Ideal for use as a specimen tree, hedge, or windbreak, this eucalyptus variety adds beauty and function to gardens, landscapes, and naturalized areas.

Features:

• Foliage Color: Silvery-blue leaves with a unique texture that create a calming and fresh atmosphere
• Plant Type: Evergreen tree, providing year-round interest with its aromatic foliage and attractive form
• Height: Grows to 30-50 feet (9-15 meters) tall, making it suitable as a feature tree or for creating privacy screens and windbreaks
• Sunlight Requirement: Prefers full sun for optimal growth and development
• Soil: Thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil, though it is adaptable to a range of soil types
• Fragrance: The leaves release a pleasant, eucalyptus scent when crushed or when disturbed by the wind
• Hardiness: Tolerates a range of climates, suitable for USDA zones 8-11, with some frost tolerance
• Low Maintenance: Once established, it is a hardy, drought-tolerant tree with minimal care requirements, making it ideal for low-maintenance landscaping
• Wildlife Friendly: The tree attracts pollinators, including bees, and provides shelter and nesting opportunities for birds

Specifications:

• Seed Type: Non-GMO, open-pollinated for healthy and reliable growth
• Packet Size: Available in various packet sizes, suitable for small to large planting projects
• Germination: Seeds typically germinate in 14-21 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C) with consistent moisture
• Seedling Care: Keep soil moist during germination, then allow for deeper watering once plants are established
• Plant Spacing: Space plants 12-15 feet (3.5-4.5 meters) apart to accommodate their mature size and encourage proper airflow
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast, with healthy growth in the right conditions, developing into a robust tree over time
• Mature Size: Reaches a height of 30-50 feet (9-15 meters) with a spread of 15-25 feet (4.5-7.5 meters)

The Small-Leaved Gum Eucalyptus Seed is perfect for gardeners looking for an attractive, fragrant tree that thrives with minimal care. Whether you are looking for a specimen tree, a hedge for privacy, or an aromatic addition to your landscape, this eucalyptus variety will provide year-round beauty and functionality to your garden.