A Mystical Garden of Palms, cycads, cacti, ferns, herbs and all types of spiritual and fanciful plants.
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Rolling Thunder Nursery A Mystical Garden of Palms, cycads, cacti, ferns, herbs and all types of spiritual and fanciful plants. |
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Eucalyptus Eucalyptus is a very large genus. It comprises over 700 species, and is native only to Australia (and surrounding islands). It populates almost every habitat from high mountains to tropical rain forests and swamps. Nearly all eucalyptus are medium to large trees. While some are well-known for their flowers, most have small cream to light yellow flowers that are insignificant to their value in the landscape. All have trunk bark and limb structures that add significantly to the beauty of the tree. Eucalyptus vary in hardiness, from the true tropical species to those hardy to zone 7. Many are drought tolerant, while some tolerate wet and poorly drained soils. Nearly all will tolerate poor soils with low fertility and/or alkalinity. Nevertheless, they all respond well to regular fertilization and watering. |
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| Plant a eucalyptus in your garden and it will effectively control aphids in the entire area! |
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Eucalyptus cinerea- Silver dollar Eucalyptus
Zone 9 (20 degrees) What a beautiful little tree! The branches from this tree are the eucalyptus used by florists for their fancy floral arrangements. Growing to about 40' height in cultivation, this is a pretty hardy eucalyptus. Easy to cultivate and a moderate rate in growth. 4" pot- $12.99
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If you like plants from Australia, check out the proteas. They, too are Australian natives! |
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Eucalyptus citriodora- Lemon scented gum
Zone 9b (25 degrees) The lemon scented gum is one of the sources for the citronella you buy as an insect repellent outdoors. Plant one of these around your porch or deck, and you won't have to buy those candles ever again! This tree grows rapidly to a height of 60', and is very easy to grow. It tolerates poor soils, and is an outstanding addition to the landscape. Quart pot- $12.99 |
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Eucalyptus ficifolia- Red flowered gum
Zone 10 (30 degrees) Wow! This native of Southeastern Australia is absolutely the most beautiful flowering eucalyptus of them all! It grows to 50' in cultivation, and is covered with these beautiful bright red clusters of flowers throughout the season. Very easy to grow and has a good moderate growth rate. Quart pot- $12.99 |
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Eucalyptus calophylla- Malli
Zone 9b (25 degrees) Regarding flowering eucalyptus, this tree is second only to E.ficifolia in its flowering beauty. It is a rapid grower, attaining a height of 50' in cultivation. It is drought-tolerant, and is relatively easy to cultivate. Quart pot- $12.99 |
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Eucalyptus gunni- Cider gum
Zone 8 (10 degrees) This Tasmanian native is a moderate to rapid grower, gaining a height of up to 90' in cultivation. The leaves are reminiscent of the silver dollar eucalyptus, and range in color from blue to silvery-white. It is extremely tolerant of a wide range of conditions, including water-logged soils. It is named cider gum because it produces an edible cider that can be tapped from the trunk just like maple syrup. Probably the best of the hardy eucalyptus. 1 gallon- $14.99 |
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Coming soon! E. globulus- Tasmanian blue gum E. mannifera- Red spotted gum |
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