RAINBOW GUM
Eucalyptus deglupta
SKU: 332-015
Description
Eucalyptus deglupta is a species of tall tree, commonly known as the rainbow eucalyptus, Mindanao gum, or rainbow gum. It is characterized by multi-colored bark.It is a fast-growing tree that typically reaches a height of 60–75 m (197–246 ft) with the trunk up to 240 cm (94 in) in diameter and with buttresses up to 4 m (13 ft) high. It has smooth, orange-tinted bark that sheds in strips, revealing streaks of pale green, red, orange, grey, and purplish brown.
The rainbow eucalyptus grows in lowland and lower montane rainforest from sea level to altitudes of up to 1,800 m (5,900 ft). It is native to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines, but has been widely planted in many other countries. E. deglupta are commonly planted as ornamental trees in frost-free climates such as Hawaii, Southern California, Texas and Florida. It is planted in at least three locations in coastal Los Angeles County, including Santa Monica and San Marino at the Huntington Botanical Garden.
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Seeds per pack: 15 (These seeds are very tiny)
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Surface sow on a pre-moistened sterile seed-start mix. Germination temperature should be around 68–72 °F (20–22 °C). Germinates in 5-25 days.
Description
Eucalyptus deglupta is a species of tall tree, commonly known as the rainbow eucalyptus, Mindanao gum, or rainbow gum. It is characterized by multi-colored bark.It is a fast-growing tree that typically reaches a height of 60–75 m (197–246 ft) with the trunk up to 240 cm (94 in) in diameter and with buttresses up to 4 m (13 ft) high. It has smooth, orange-tinted bark that sheds in strips, revealing streaks of pale green, red, orange, grey, and purplish brown.
The rainbow eucalyptus grows in lowland and lower montane rainforest from sea level to altitudes of up to 1,800 m (5,900 ft). It is native to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines, but has been widely planted in many other countries. E. deglupta are commonly planted as ornamental trees in frost-free climates such as Hawaii, Southern California, Texas and Florida. It is planted in at least three locations in coastal Los Angeles County, including Santa Monica and San Marino at the Huntington Botanical Garden.
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Seeds per pack: 15 (These seeds are very tiny)
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Surface sow on a pre-moistened sterile seed-start mix. Germination temperature should be around 68–72 °F (20–22 °C). Germinates in 5-25 days.