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Eucalyptus
We are excited to announce that we have a BIG supply of eucalyptus seed for 2025! That said some varieties are in short supply and we are awaiting the arrival of seed from other varieties. Inventory will change over the next couple of months, so please use the "notify me" button if your favorite variety is out of stock. It may be restocked shortly and you will be notified immediately.
Things are looking up for Eucalyptus! After the devastating bush fires in Australia the worldwide seed supply was very limited, but things are slowly recovering. Good news for us and wild Australia!
Common names are a real problem with Eucalyptus. Most of the world calls Eucalyptus cinerea "Silver Dollar" while American floral wholesalers refer to Eucalyptus polyanthemos as "Silver Dollar." It also seems that "Silver Plate" may be Eucalyptus polyanthemos as well. Ugh.
Furthermore, we have 3 varieties that are all Eucalyptus cinerera, and "Lemon Bush" may not even be a Eucalyptus anymore, as it has been moved to the genus Corymbia. Do some research into this beautiful family of plants.
We have provided some photos as a guide based on what our suppliers tell us and I have included botanical Latin names where known. Please Google before you buy and cross reference your search results. (Keep in mind that Eucalyptus will not flower until it is several years old so Google searches showing flowers will not be applicable to most growers.)
Eucalyptus is generally wild collected and plants can be quite variable. Expect to see some variation in your plants as they grow.
Grown in a 128 cell tray, billed as 125.
Order 10 or more weeks ahead of your desired ship date.
Learn More: Eucalyptus Growing Guide
About Tray Sizes
210 and 125 cell trays are full-sized trays, and three of these will fit in a shipping box.
50 cell trays are half-sized trays (unless otherwise noted) and two of these are the equivelent of one full sized tray. Six of these will fit in a shipping box.
18 and 32 cell trays are full sized trays specifically for our vernalized perennials. These have their own set of shipping rules (find details HERE) and cannot be combined with items grown in 210, 125, or 50 cell trays.
Growing Guide
Click here to access our comprehensive growing guides containing everything you need to know about this crop.
| Common Name | Eucalyptus |
| Genus |
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| Species | various |
| Family |
Myrtaceae
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| Life Cycle |
Long lived tree or shrub in frost free areas. Treated as annual or tender woody perennial.
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| Format | Plugs |
| Plug Care |
Transplant within 2 weeks of arrival, or bump up into a larger cell until you can transplant. Keep warm.
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| Netting / Staking | No netting or staking necessary |
| Temperature Range |
Should be kept above 55F in the seedling stage. Treat as you would tender annuals.
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| Spacing |
12-18" if grown as an annual.
2-3' if growing in frost-free environments. Plan to coppice or pollard your trees each season.
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| Soil Preference |
Well-drained soil of medium fertility.
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| Day Length | Not Applicable |
| Pinching | Pinch plants when they are 3-4" tall if they are not naturally branching. |
| When to Plant |
Spring or early summer, once soil is above 55F.
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| Harvesting |
Young growth can be prone to wilting. Allow growth to "harden" on the plant before cutting. Generally, harvest in late summer.
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| Post Harvest Care |
A hydrator and conditioning in the cooler may help if you are having trouble with wilting. Store in plain water, or in a holding solution.
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| Diseases / Insects |
Mildew and botrytis can be problems in wet/damp conditions. Increase airflow.
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| Bailey's Notes |
Most Eucalyptus seed is harvested in its native Australia. Due to the increase in frequency and severity of Australian bush fires in recent years, the seed supply is dwindling worldwide. We secure as much seed as we can, but expect limited availability indefinitely. Consider growing in a high tunnel if you can keep it frost-free. Eucalyptus is slow to establish in its first year, but if you can keep it alive it will grow very rapidly in its second and third years, providing taller and more abundant cutting material. Cut back hard in the fall. Keep on the dry side during winter. |
| Resources | Eucalyptus for Cut Foliage Fact Sheet (downloads as .pdf) |