SEED x 50
My 2nd listing of E. citriodora’s, are seeds collected from a “magnificent” gum; this E. citriodora has a very salmon pink fat trunk, rather than the more usual whitish or greyish trunk. There is no guarantee what these seeds produce in the future, but there is more a chance they will be similar. I consider theses seeds special, and are in my personal seed stash, (I make a point of planting at least one out at every place I end up at!) If you think you have a good spot for one, then these seeds are available to you.

A truly stunning Australian eucalypt. This one reaches up to a height of 25m. It has beautiful white / cream, grey, sometimes tan or orange salmon tinted, fat silky smooth trunk and lovely scented leaves – when it rains the lemon scent is released from the leaves and the fragrance in the air is beautiful – worth growing just for that. Flowers are yellow/cream, leaves elongated and mid green.
It is fast growing for a Gum, and easy to germinate and grow on. Drought hardy too, I never water mine and it does well in NorthWest NSW (200ml-600ml rainfall (some years). Grows well in tropical, subtropical and temperature areas, it doesn’t like frost but if you live in a frosty area you can protect it for the first three or four years, then after that it can handle it, so I’ve actually seen these trees growing as far south as Melbourne.
A good tree choice for almost anywhere.
– go on, put one in your backyard, you won’t regret it (don’t listen to people who say don’t plant tall trees in your backyard – this tree is a worthy addition to any backyard no matter what size.) I have seen quite a few backyards with this as a mature tree and it really makes the garden look fantastic and guess what, the house is still standing no branches have fallen on it, and the tree itself hasn’t fallen down – this tree is very tough, it’s not going to fall down – maybe in 500 years, but it’ll outlast your house that’s for sure, and as it has an open canopy, it’s not going to cause shade problems or block any views.

The listing for my standard $3.95 E. citriodora is Eucalyptus citriodora – Lemon Scented Gum – Local Seeds

I will attach a copy of my Euc notes: (but if you want to look up exact temperatures for Eucalyptus germination online, I am sure someone has tested them and written about it somewhere, although I found Gum seed germination/ seedling growing info lacking online).

In Australia, Eucalyptus seed germinates best in spring or summer, and they are very easy to germinate and grow.

I like to fill a tube tray with potting mix, then sprinkle seeds over the top, (any pot will do though), then lightly cover them (if they are really fine, I don’t bother covering, as the water spray will ‘knock’ them into the potting mix), and keep them moist until they germinate, which can take anywhere from 4 days to 4 weeks – this is best done before it rains, the seeds seem to be able to sense that rain is coming, and so they will germinate just before, if you can time it right, it helps. You need to it out of direct sun, especially hot afternoon sun.

When my seeds germinate in the tubes, I thin out the smaller ones, and let the stronger ones survive in the tubes, and they stay in the tubes all spring and summer, (they like tubes, as they need a deeper pot for their long central root), and they should be big enough to be planted into the ground (desired spot) by autumn. Good potting mix is essential. I make my own with compost, perlite, blood n bone, and organic fertilizer (this is why you compost your food scraps and garden clippings – gold for potting mix). Water every so often, you can often tell from looking at them if they need water, ie if the leaves are wilting, give them a good soak. I spray often with Seasol and then Powerfeed – that helps tremendously.

If you don’t have any tube stock trays just use a big pot or a little seed tray, and either prick the little seedlings out to repot them in individual pots, or prick all but one out to get big. If you just want 1 plant, then do 5 – I find there are many things that always go wrong, bugs, theft, forgot to water, left out in hot sun, kangaroos, bush turkeys……its good to have back ups.

They should be at least 30cm high before you plant them out into the ground, and planting them out is best done in autumn so they don’t have a harsh summer to deal with when they’re establishing.

When I plant them out in the ground, I always put a tree guard over them to stop kangaroos from nibbling, this creates a little environment for them which they seem to like. Plus, you can easily see where you planted it.

Eucalyptus need water the first year to establish, – well, they did in Gunnedah, but here in the subtropics, I have found I can “plant and forget”, and they just grow!! Wow.

In Gunnedah (temperate climate), sometimes I still had to water to establish a second or third year, depending on weather.

Most natives do not like having their roots disturbed, so be careful if you repot, and when you plant out.

I find it best to plant natives out before they get too old, otherwise, their central tap root will be stunted, and not ‘take hold’ in the ground to ground itself, and will most likely blow over in a storm.

So good on you for growing them from seed in the first place.

I hope this explains it for you, if you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to ask.

For most seeds (unless otherwise stated): Sow Spring – Lightly cover and keep moist until germination – best to do in the hot before a rain event. Grow seedling over the spring/summer in shade house with ideal conditions, then plant out autumn with occasional watering for the first 2 years.
Seeds are usually collected from tree/plant shown in photo, this one was growing at Gunnedah, NSW. Happy to answer any questions you may have.
My business mission: is to provide backyard owners with seed of Australian Native plants, in particular ornamental species, with aesthetic attributes, to create good vibes and a sense of peace.
And my seller promise; if you purchase from me, I will send it to you.
I use recycled packaging. And I make a note of sending more seeds than stated in page listing. Plus I’m a definite advocate for ‘organics’ as much as possible, there are no pesticides at my place!