Information for Eucalyptus dawsonii

Approximately 0 seeds per gram
seed-counts are only a guide, not to be used for accurate calculations.

Eucalyptus dawsonii - 1  packet for 9 Euros
Eucalyptus dawsonii - 10  gram for 20 Euros

B and T World Seeds' reference number: 38458
USDA average, annual, minimum temperature Zone:9
Type of plant - tree
Flower: WHITE, to 6mm. dia.
Fruit: capsule to 5mm. dia.
Foliage: to 15x2cm., lanceol.
Height in meters: 30x20

Common names for Eucalyptus dawsonii: Slaty Box,  Slaty Gum, 

Eucalyptus dawsonii is included in the following B and T World Seeds flowering plant categories:
17:   Eucalypts Relatively Tender in UK (most Species)
168:   Shade and Shelter Tree and Shrub Seed List
185:   Plant Species whose germination is improved by Smoke
191:   Tropical Shrubs and Trees
515:  Myrtaceae

Germination guide
Eucalyptus dawsonii seeds will usually germinate in 14-90 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic. Sow Eucalyptus dawsonii seeds on the surface of a Peaty seed sowing mix at about 22°C.

Stratification (cold treatment or vernalization) Some seeds need to be overwintered before they will germinate. Some seeds need just a couple of weeks, others 3 months. Seeds can be stratified in dampened peat or sand, in a plastic box or bag at 4°C or 5°C in a refrigerator. The seeds should not be frozen or in a wet medium. Very small seeds can be sown on the surface of their growing medium, in pots sealed in plastic bags, and kept in the 'fridge. Many vernalized seeds need light to germinate when they are sown in the "Spring".

Sow seed and chaff together. (Pre-chill for 4 weeks).

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