Eucalyptus pyriformis 2891
Author: Nicolai Turczaninow (1796-1863)Family: Myrtaceae Subfamily: Myrtoideae Tribe: Eucalypteae
Genus: Eucalyptus Subgenus: Symphyomyrtus Section: Bisectae Subsection: Destitutae Serie: Curviptera Subserie: Xylocarpae
English name: Pear-fruited mallee
Zone: Australia
Description
Its epithet is from the Latin 'pirum', pear and 'formis', form, shape, referring to the buds. It is a small mallee endemic to Western Australia, its range extends between Avon and Irwin Districts, its distribution is between Murchison River and Dowerin in the south. It grows in sandy plains in a well-drained, slightly acidic soil on a clay subsoil.
Eucalyptus pyriformis Observed in Australia by Russell Cumming (license)
Botanical Description
It is a small mallee and forms a lignotuber. Its bark is gray-brown, smooth over the entire trunk, with ribbons of light brown or reddish gray desquamation. The stems are rounded in cross section, glaucous or not.
The juvenile leaves are always petiolate, alternate, ovate to broadly lanceolate, they measure 4 to 7cm long and 3 to 4.5cm wide, dull, bluish green or slightly glaucous. The adult leaves are alternate, petiolate from 1 to 3cm long, ovate to lanceolate, they measure 5.5 to 9.5cm long and 1.5 to 3cm wide. Base tapered to the petiole, entire margin, pointed apex, they are concolorous, dull, blue-green. The reticulation is dense, the intramarginale vein is close to the margin.
The axillary inflorescence is unbranched, pendulous, pedunculate. It measures 2 to 11.5cm long. The buds, 3 in number, are pedicellate (pedicels 2.5 to 6.5cm long). At maturity they are ovoid, measure 3.2 to 6cm long and 1 to 3cm wide, rarely globular, glaucous or not, longitudinally ribbed, scar present, operculum beaked. The outer stamens are oblique, inner stamens inflexed, anthers cuboid, versatile, dorsifixed and dehiscent longitudinally. Long and generally straight style. Stigma tapering, 4 to 5 locules. The flowers have red, pink or yellow staminal filaments, the anthers are always yellow.
Fruit on rigidly down-turned peduncles, pedicellate (pedicels 1.5-6 cm long), usually obconical, sometimes glaucous, always with several prominent longitudinal ribs. It measures 2.5 to 4cm long and 3 to 5.5cm wide. Concave disc. 4 to 5 valves. The brown seeds are 3-6mm long, obliquely pyramidal with prominent ridges and an asymmetric marginal flange. Dorsal surface smooth, shallowly reticulate, terminal hilum.
The juvenile leaves are always petiolate, alternate, ovate to broadly lanceolate, they measure 4 to 7cm long and 3 to 4.5cm wide, dull, bluish green or slightly glaucous. The adult leaves are alternate, petiolate from 1 to 3cm long, ovate to lanceolate, they measure 5.5 to 9.5cm long and 1.5 to 3cm wide. Base tapered to the petiole, entire margin, pointed apex, they are concolorous, dull, blue-green. The reticulation is dense, the intramarginale vein is close to the margin.
The axillary inflorescence is unbranched, pendulous, pedunculate. It measures 2 to 11.5cm long. The buds, 3 in number, are pedicellate (pedicels 2.5 to 6.5cm long). At maturity they are ovoid, measure 3.2 to 6cm long and 1 to 3cm wide, rarely globular, glaucous or not, longitudinally ribbed, scar present, operculum beaked. The outer stamens are oblique, inner stamens inflexed, anthers cuboid, versatile, dorsifixed and dehiscent longitudinally. Long and generally straight style. Stigma tapering, 4 to 5 locules. The flowers have red, pink or yellow staminal filaments, the anthers are always yellow.
Fruit on rigidly down-turned peduncles, pedicellate (pedicels 1.5-6 cm long), usually obconical, sometimes glaucous, always with several prominent longitudinal ribs. It measures 2.5 to 4cm long and 3 to 5.5cm wide. Concave disc. 4 to 5 valves. The brown seeds are 3-6mm long, obliquely pyramidal with prominent ridges and an asymmetric marginal flange. Dorsal surface smooth, shallowly reticulate, terminal hilum.
Member of
The Genus: Eucalyptus Subgenus: Symphyomyrtus Section: Bisectae Subsection: Destitutae Serie: Curviptera Subserie: Xylocarpae having the following characters: The buds have two opercula, cotyledons are Y-shaped and branchlets lack oil glands in the pith. Within this subsection Eucalyptus pyriformis is in series Curviptera subseries Xylocarpae, one of about 17 closely related species and subspecies which are further characterised by having large buds in umbels of one, three or seven, staminal filaments erect or oblique (rarely inflexed) in bud, and large fruit usually with an ascending disc and exserted valves.
Useful plant
Its wood is little used although it is hard, except for firewood. This eucalyptus is used for the production of honey as well as its pollen and the nectar of its fruits. Its rapid growth in the early years means that it is cultivated extensively, it remains a little sensitive to cold during this period. Very ornamental, it will often be planted in public and private gardens. Its flowers and fruits are widely used in floral art. It is cultivated in California and New Zealand.
References
- Encyclopedia of Australian Plants, Elliot W. Rodger & Jones David L. 2012 Vol. 4 pag. 190. ISBN
- Eucalypts of Australia. Eucalyptus pyriformis
- Smaller Eucalypts for planting in Australia, Dean Nicolle. 2016 pag. 150. ISBN
References
- Encyclopedia of Australian Plants, Elliot W. Rodger & Jones David L. 2012 Vol. 4 pag. 190. ISBN
- Eucalypts of Australia. Eucalyptus pyriformis
- Smaller Eucalypts for planting in Australia, Dean Nicolle. 2016 pag. 150. ISBN
References for the genus
- Encyclopedia of Australian Plants, Elliot W. Rodger & Jones David L. 2012. ISBN
- A general history of the dichlamydeous plants, comprising complete descriptions of the different orders, Don, George. 1831 Vol. 2. Address
- A genetic investigation of relationships and species boundaries between Eucalyptus dalrympleana and allied taxa in New South Wales., Fahey, Patrick and Rossetto, Maurizio and Bruhl, Jeremy and Andrew, Rose and Andrew, Damien. Telopea 2024 Vol. 27 pag. 177-196. DOI
- A new classification of sections and series in Eucalyptus subg. Eudesmia (Myrtaceae), Bayly, Michael and Mclay, Todd and Cantrill, David and Fowler, Rachael. Muelleria: An Australian Journal of Botany 2023 Vol. 41 pag. 50-54. DOI
- A new series, Incognitae, of Eucalyptus L'Her., including a new species endemic to Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Nicolle, D. Journal of the Adelaide Botanic Garden 1995 pag. 73-78. JStor
- A new species and a new combination in the shining peppermint group of Eucalyptus and notes on the distribution of Eucalyptus willisii sens. strict, Rule, K. Muelleria: An Australian Journal of Botany 2008 Vol. 26. DOI
- A revised classification for the predominantly eastern Australian Eucalyptus subgenus Symphyomyrtus sections Maidenaria, Exsertaria, Latoangulatae and related smaller sections (Myrtaceae)., Jones, Rebecca and Nicolle, Dean. Telopea 2018 Vol. 21 pag. 129-145. DOI
- A revision of the Yellow Bloodwoods (Myrtaceae: Eucalyptus ser. Naviculares Maiden), Brooker, M.I.H and Bean, Tony. Austrobaileya 1991 Vol. 3 pag. 409-437. DOI
- A taxonomic revision of Eucalyptus wandoo, E. redunca and allied species (Eucalyptus series Levispermae Maiden - Myrtaceae) in Western Australia, Brooker, M. I. H. (Murray Ian Hill), and Hopper, Stephen D. Nuytsia 1991 Vol. 8 pag. 1-189. Address
- A taxonomic revision of the semi-cryptic narrow-leaved mallees (Eucalyptus series Porantherae, Myrtaceae) from southern Australia., Nicolle, Dean and French, Malcolm E. 2021 Vol. 35 pag. 73-152. Address
- Eucalyptus revelata, a rare new species related to E. mooreana (Myrtaceae) from the Kimberley region of Western Australia, Nicolle, Dean and Barrett, Russell L and others. Nuytsia 2018 Vol. 29 pag. 109-118. Address
- Eucalyptus wimmerensis revisited and notes on the morphologies and taxonomies of five Victorian mallee-boxes, Rule, K. Muelleria: An Australian Journal of Botany 2018 Vol. 37 pag. 39-64. DOI
- Five new endemic eucalypts for Victoria, Rule, K. Muelleria 2012 Vol. 30 pag. 83-105. DOI
- Four new species of Eucalyptus, S. T. Blake. Austrobaileya 1977 Vol. 1(1) pag. 1-9. JStor
- Four new species of ironbark (Eucalyptus L'Herit., Myrtaceae) from southern Queensland, Bean, Tony and M.I.H.Brooker,. Austrobaileya 1994 Vol. 4 pag. 187-194.
- Multivariate analysis of morphological variation in Eucalyptus series Psathyroxyla Blakely (Myrtaceae): taxonomic implications, Pfeil, BE and Henwood, MJ. Telopea 2004 Vol. 10(3) pag. 711-724. Address
- New subspecies in Eucalyptus caesia and in E. crucis (Myrtaceae) of Western Australia, Brooker, M. I. H. (Murray Ian Hill), and Hopper, S D. Nuytsia 1982 Vol. 4 pag. 113-128. Address
- New taxa and combinations in Eucalyptus and Angophora (Myrtaceae), Johnson, Lawrence and Hill, Kenneth. Telopea 1990 Vol. 4 pag. 37-108. DOI
- New taxa in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) for Victoria and notes on Victorian populations of Eucalyptus calycogona, Rule, K. Muelleria 2004 Vol. 20 pag. 9-32. DOI
- New taxa of Eucalyptus informal subgenus Symphyomyrtus (Myrtaceae), endemic to South Australia, Nicolle, Dean. Journal of the Adelaide Botanic Garden 2000 pag. 83-94. JStor
- Notes on Eucalyptus ser. Psathyroxyla Blakely (Myrtaceae) and other 'Ash group' eucalypts, Bean, Tony. Austrobaileya 1997 Vol. 5 pag. 125-135. DOI
- Notes on the narrow-leaved Ironbarks (Myrtaceae: Eucalyptus subseries Subglaucae), Bean, Tony. Austrobaileya 2005 Vol. 7 pag. 111-120. DOI
- Resolution of a 35-year taxonomic dilemma: Eucalyptus sp. Howes Swamp Creek (Myrtaceae) from eastern Wollemi National Park, New South Wales, Bell, Stephen and Phillips, Gavin and Nicolle, Dean. Telopea 2022 Vol. 25 pag. 151-163. DOI
- Six new infraspecific taxa in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) for Victoria, Rule, K. Muelleria 2011 Vol. 29 pag. 3-15. DOI
- Systematic studies in the eucalypts — 3 New taxa and combinations in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae), Hill, Kenneth & Johnson, L. A. S. Telopea 1991 Vol. 4(2) pag. 223-267. Address
- Systematic studies in the eucalypts — 4 New taxa in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae), K.D. Hill & L-A.S. Johnson. Telopea 1991 Vol. 4(2) pag. 312-349. Address
- Systematic studies in the Eucalypts 5. new taxa and combination in eucalyptus myrtaceae in western australia, Hill, K.D.; Johnson, L.A.S. Telopea 1992 Vol. 4(4) pag. 561-634. Address
- Systematic studies in the eucalypts. 10. New tropical and subtropical eucalypts from Australia and New Guinea (Eucalyptus, Myrtaceae), Hill, KD and Johnson, LAS. Telopea 2000 Vol. 8(4) pag. 503-539. Address
- Systematic studies in the eucalypts. 11. New taxa and combinations in Eucalyptus section Dumaria (Myrtaceae)., Hill, KD and Johnson, LAS and Blaxell, DF. Telopea 2001 Vol. 9(2) pag. 259-318. Address
- Systematic studies in the eucalypts. 6. A revision of the coolibahs, Eucalyptus subgenus; Symphyomyrtus section; Adnataria series; Oliganthae subseries; Microthecosae (Myrtaceae), Hill, KD and Johnson, LAS. Telopea 1994 Vol. 5(4) pag. 743-771. Address
- Systematic studies in the eucalypts. 8. A review of the eudesmioid eucalypts, Eucalyptus subgenus Eudesmia (Myrtaceae), Hill, KD and Johnson, LAS. Telopea 1998 Vol. 7(4) pag. 375-414. Address
- Systematic studies in the Eucalypts. 9. A review of series Sociales (Eucalyptus subgenus Symphyomyrtus, Section Bisectaria, Myrtaceae), Hill, K.D. and Johnson, L.A.S. Telopea 1999 Vol. 8 (2) pag. 165-218. Address
- Taxonomic and nomenclatural notes on the Eastern grey boxes (Eucalyptus ser. Moluccanae Chippendale, Myrtaceae) and the reinstatement of Eucalyptus woollsiana R.T.Baker, Bean, Tony. Austrobaileya 2009 Vol. 8 pag. 25-34. DOI
- The Ironbarks Allied to Eucalyptus crebra F. Muell. and the Description of a New Species, E. quadricostata, in the Group, Brooker, M. Austrobaileya 1985 Vol. 2 pag. 148-152. DOI
- Three new Victorian species related to Eucalyptus aromaphloia L.D. Pryor and J.H. Willis and notes on the polymorphic nature of that species, Rule, K. Muelleria: An Australian Journal of Botany 1996 Vol. 9 pag. 133-143. DOI
- Two new mallee Eucalypts (Myrtaceae) from Gippsland, Victoria, Rule, K. and Molyneux, W.M. Muelleria 2011 Vol. 29 pag. 16-26. DOI
- Two new subspecific taxa within the Eucalyptus Series Argyrophyllae for Victoria, Rule, Kevin and Walsh, Neville. Muelleria: An Australian Journal of Botany 2017 Vol. 36 pag. 81-91. DOI
- Typification of some names in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae), Part 1, Bean, Tony. Telopea 2009 Vol. 12 pag. 309-319. DOI
- Typification of some names in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae), Part 2, Bean, Tony. Telopea 2010 Vol. 12 pag. 469-477. ResearchGate
- Typification of some names in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae), Part 3, Bean, Tony. Telopea 2010 Vol. 12 pag. 511-520. ResearchGate
- Hommes et Plantes. Vol. 58 pag. 34-41. Address
- PlantÆxoticA. 2015 Vol. 28 pag. 18-26. Address
- PlantÆxoticA. 2015 Vol. 21 pag. 4-19. Address
- PlantÆxoticA. 2015 Vol. 11 pag. 7-11. Address
- A general history of the dichlamydeous plants, comprising complete descriptions of the different orders, Don, George. 1831 Vol. 2. Address
- A genetic investigation of relationships and species boundaries between Eucalyptus dalrympleana and allied taxa in New South Wales., Fahey, Patrick and Rossetto, Maurizio and Bruhl, Jeremy and Andrew, Rose and Andrew, Damien. Telopea 2024 Vol. 27 pag. 177-196. DOI
- A new classification of sections and series in Eucalyptus subg. Eudesmia (Myrtaceae), Bayly, Michael and Mclay, Todd and Cantrill, David and Fowler, Rachael. Muelleria: An Australian Journal of Botany 2023 Vol. 41 pag. 50-54. DOI
- A new series, Incognitae, of Eucalyptus L'Her., including a new species endemic to Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Nicolle, D. Journal of the Adelaide Botanic Garden 1995 pag. 73-78. JStor
- A new species and a new combination in the shining peppermint group of Eucalyptus and notes on the distribution of Eucalyptus willisii sens. strict, Rule, K. Muelleria: An Australian Journal of Botany 2008 Vol. 26. DOI
- A revised classification for the predominantly eastern Australian Eucalyptus subgenus Symphyomyrtus sections Maidenaria, Exsertaria, Latoangulatae and related smaller sections (Myrtaceae)., Jones, Rebecca and Nicolle, Dean. Telopea 2018 Vol. 21 pag. 129-145. DOI
- A revision of the Yellow Bloodwoods (Myrtaceae: Eucalyptus ser. Naviculares Maiden), Brooker, M.I.H and Bean, Tony. Austrobaileya 1991 Vol. 3 pag. 409-437. DOI
- A taxonomic revision of Eucalyptus wandoo, E. redunca and allied species (Eucalyptus series Levispermae Maiden - Myrtaceae) in Western Australia, Brooker, M. I. H. (Murray Ian Hill), and Hopper, Stephen D. Nuytsia 1991 Vol. 8 pag. 1-189. Address
- A taxonomic revision of the semi-cryptic narrow-leaved mallees (Eucalyptus series Porantherae, Myrtaceae) from southern Australia., Nicolle, Dean and French, Malcolm E. 2021 Vol. 35 pag. 73-152. Address
- Eucalyptus revelata, a rare new species related to E. mooreana (Myrtaceae) from the Kimberley region of Western Australia, Nicolle, Dean and Barrett, Russell L and others. Nuytsia 2018 Vol. 29 pag. 109-118. Address
- Eucalyptus wimmerensis revisited and notes on the morphologies and taxonomies of five Victorian mallee-boxes, Rule, K. Muelleria: An Australian Journal of Botany 2018 Vol. 37 pag. 39-64. DOI
- Five new endemic eucalypts for Victoria, Rule, K. Muelleria 2012 Vol. 30 pag. 83-105. DOI
- Four new species of Eucalyptus, S. T. Blake. Austrobaileya 1977 Vol. 1(1) pag. 1-9. JStor
- Four new species of ironbark (Eucalyptus L'Herit., Myrtaceae) from southern Queensland, Bean, Tony and M.I.H.Brooker,. Austrobaileya 1994 Vol. 4 pag. 187-194.
- Multivariate analysis of morphological variation in Eucalyptus series Psathyroxyla Blakely (Myrtaceae): taxonomic implications, Pfeil, BE and Henwood, MJ. Telopea 2004 Vol. 10(3) pag. 711-724. Address
- New subspecies in Eucalyptus caesia and in E. crucis (Myrtaceae) of Western Australia, Brooker, M. I. H. (Murray Ian Hill), and Hopper, S D. Nuytsia 1982 Vol. 4 pag. 113-128. Address
- New taxa and combinations in Eucalyptus and Angophora (Myrtaceae), Johnson, Lawrence and Hill, Kenneth. Telopea 1990 Vol. 4 pag. 37-108. DOI
- New taxa in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) for Victoria and notes on Victorian populations of Eucalyptus calycogona, Rule, K. Muelleria 2004 Vol. 20 pag. 9-32. DOI
- New taxa of Eucalyptus informal subgenus Symphyomyrtus (Myrtaceae), endemic to South Australia, Nicolle, Dean. Journal of the Adelaide Botanic Garden 2000 pag. 83-94. JStor
- Notes on Eucalyptus ser. Psathyroxyla Blakely (Myrtaceae) and other 'Ash group' eucalypts, Bean, Tony. Austrobaileya 1997 Vol. 5 pag. 125-135. DOI
- Notes on the narrow-leaved Ironbarks (Myrtaceae: Eucalyptus subseries Subglaucae), Bean, Tony. Austrobaileya 2005 Vol. 7 pag. 111-120. DOI
- Resolution of a 35-year taxonomic dilemma: Eucalyptus sp. Howes Swamp Creek (Myrtaceae) from eastern Wollemi National Park, New South Wales, Bell, Stephen and Phillips, Gavin and Nicolle, Dean. Telopea 2022 Vol. 25 pag. 151-163. DOI
- Six new infraspecific taxa in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) for Victoria, Rule, K. Muelleria 2011 Vol. 29 pag. 3-15. DOI
- Systematic studies in the eucalypts — 3 New taxa and combinations in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae), Hill, Kenneth & Johnson, L. A. S. Telopea 1991 Vol. 4(2) pag. 223-267. Address
- Systematic studies in the eucalypts — 4 New taxa in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae), K.D. Hill & L-A.S. Johnson. Telopea 1991 Vol. 4(2) pag. 312-349. Address
- Systematic studies in the Eucalypts 5. new taxa and combination in eucalyptus myrtaceae in western australia, Hill, K.D.; Johnson, L.A.S. Telopea 1992 Vol. 4(4) pag. 561-634. Address
- Systematic studies in the eucalypts. 10. New tropical and subtropical eucalypts from Australia and New Guinea (Eucalyptus, Myrtaceae), Hill, KD and Johnson, LAS. Telopea 2000 Vol. 8(4) pag. 503-539. Address
- Systematic studies in the eucalypts. 11. New taxa and combinations in Eucalyptus section Dumaria (Myrtaceae)., Hill, KD and Johnson, LAS and Blaxell, DF. Telopea 2001 Vol. 9(2) pag. 259-318. Address
- Systematic studies in the eucalypts. 6. A revision of the coolibahs, Eucalyptus subgenus; Symphyomyrtus section; Adnataria series; Oliganthae subseries; Microthecosae (Myrtaceae), Hill, KD and Johnson, LAS. Telopea 1994 Vol. 5(4) pag. 743-771. Address
- Systematic studies in the eucalypts. 8. A review of the eudesmioid eucalypts, Eucalyptus subgenus Eudesmia (Myrtaceae), Hill, KD and Johnson, LAS. Telopea 1998 Vol. 7(4) pag. 375-414. Address
- Systematic studies in the Eucalypts. 9. A review of series Sociales (Eucalyptus subgenus Symphyomyrtus, Section Bisectaria, Myrtaceae), Hill, K.D. and Johnson, L.A.S. Telopea 1999 Vol. 8 (2) pag. 165-218. Address
- Taxonomic and nomenclatural notes on the Eastern grey boxes (Eucalyptus ser. Moluccanae Chippendale, Myrtaceae) and the reinstatement of Eucalyptus woollsiana R.T.Baker, Bean, Tony. Austrobaileya 2009 Vol. 8 pag. 25-34. DOI
- The Ironbarks Allied to Eucalyptus crebra F. Muell. and the Description of a New Species, E. quadricostata, in the Group, Brooker, M. Austrobaileya 1985 Vol. 2 pag. 148-152. DOI
- Three new Victorian species related to Eucalyptus aromaphloia L.D. Pryor and J.H. Willis and notes on the polymorphic nature of that species, Rule, K. Muelleria: An Australian Journal of Botany 1996 Vol. 9 pag. 133-143. DOI
- Two new mallee Eucalypts (Myrtaceae) from Gippsland, Victoria, Rule, K. and Molyneux, W.M. Muelleria 2011 Vol. 29 pag. 16-26. DOI
- Two new subspecific taxa within the Eucalyptus Series Argyrophyllae for Victoria, Rule, Kevin and Walsh, Neville. Muelleria: An Australian Journal of Botany 2017 Vol. 36 pag. 81-91. DOI
- Typification of some names in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae), Part 1, Bean, Tony. Telopea 2009 Vol. 12 pag. 309-319. DOI
- Typification of some names in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae), Part 2, Bean, Tony. Telopea 2010 Vol. 12 pag. 469-477. ResearchGate
- Typification of some names in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae), Part 3, Bean, Tony. Telopea 2010 Vol. 12 pag. 511-520. ResearchGate
- Hommes et Plantes. Vol. 58 pag. 34-41. Address
- PlantÆxoticA. 2015 Vol. 28 pag. 18-26. Address
- PlantÆxoticA. 2015 Vol. 21 pag. 4-19. Address
- PlantÆxoticA. 2015 Vol. 11 pag. 7-11. Address
General specifications
Biological type: tree
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: glaucous
Flower color: red
No transplantation: Yes
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Vulnerable
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 13,1ft x 13,1ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from November until February
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Eucalyptus; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, Airpot 12L, Airpot 50L, Airpot 800L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Ecology in its country of origin
Rainfall: 300-600mm
Clay soil: much
Sandy soil: much
Acidic soil: a little
Draining soil: much
Ornemental: much
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: glaucous
Flower color: red
No transplantation: Yes
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Vulnerable
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 13,1ft x 13,1ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from November until February
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Eucalyptus; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, Airpot 12L, Airpot 50L, Airpot 800L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Ecology in its country of origin
Rainfall: 300-600mm
Clay soil: much
Sandy soil: much
Acidic soil: a little
Draining soil: much
Ornemental: much
Sowing instructions
AUTUMN Select the largest and most fleshy BROWN seeds. Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 68-77°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 3-6 weeks.
The average seed weight is 52,0 per gram (0,01924g).
The viability of the seeds, kept under good conditions, is 10 years.
Germination references for the genus
- USDA Forest Service's Woody Plant Seed Manual, John K. Francis and Craig D.Whitesell. 2008. Address
The average seed weight is 52,0 per gram (0,01924g).
The viability of the seeds, kept under good conditions, is 10 years.
Germination references for the genus
- USDA Forest Service's Woody Plant Seed Manual, John K. Francis and Craig D.Whitesell. 2008. Address
Experiences in the garden
21-10-18A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Australian Seed.
25-07-19 Sown seeds in a tray and germinated at 06-08-19.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Sowing mix+Sand >77°F Damp substrate+Light 3-6w
. . . 2019A Production of 1 plants in our nursery
08-04-21 1x Dead plant: No information.
06-11-20B Obtaining seeds from seed provider Royston Petrie Seeds. Stock
01-03-21 Send a batch to nursery Railhet.
11-03-21 Sown 40 seeds in a seed plate F, they did not geminate.
Protocol: Spring Brown Seed 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light 3-6w
10-05-22 Sown 30 seeds in a seed plate F, they did not geminate in Serre3.
Protocol: Spring Brown Seed 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light 3w
14-03-23 Sown 20 seeds in a seed plate F, they did not geminate in Serre3.
Protocol: Spring Brown Seed 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light 3-6w
20-05-24 Sown 12 seeds in a seed plate F, they did not geminate in Serre3.
Protocol: Spring Brown Seed 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light 3-6w
06-12-24C Obtaining seeds from seed provider Libertos. Stock