RAINBOW EUCALYPTUS FULL
Performs best in full sun in rich, medium to wet soil that does not dry out.tall (60 m) in its native habitat but will grow up to 100 ft. Excellent shade tree that requires ample growing space. This means that the tree is a humid tropical grower and as such can be grown outdoors only in south and coastal central Florida. It is also widely planted as an ornamental tree because of its attractive bark. Eucalyptus deglupta (Rainbow Eucalyptus) hails from the rainforests of Mindanao, which is the southernmost and easternmost island in the Philippine island group.
This Eucalyptus is a major plantation tree for pulp production. Eucalyptus deglupta is the only Eucalyptus species found naturally in the Northern Hemisphere. Umbels of small white flowers bloom at various times during the year depending on locality.
The foliage of lance-shaped leaves, up to 6 in. As the tree matures, the branches curve up and the leader becomes less prominent - hence forming a spreading, flat topped crown. Young trees have a conical crown with a leader and almost horizontal branches. Smooth, its orange bark peels in summer to reveal multicolor streaks of blue, purple, orange and maroon. Buyer must please send a notification within ( 1 ) day of arrival describing the issue(s) accompanied by photos of the un-altered order in its original packing material.Fast-growing, Eucalyptus deglupta (Rainbow Gum) is a large evergreen tree noted for its incredibly colorful bark. If for any reason your order arrives in poor condition due to negligence on our part, we will gladly refund the purchase price or send a replacement. We guarantee to ship healthy plants but cannot be responsible for their well being after their arrival. It is very common for Rainbows to have bright red to pink new leaves, along with some reddish coloration on older leaves. You may even see entire branches drop and then another grow nearby. Other areas can either overwinter them indoors or provide suitable winter protection.Ĭomments: Rainbow Eucalyptus will drop and regrow many leaves while they are young. (10 C.) for extended periods therefore, it’s recommended that they be grown indoors in cold climates, spending summers outside whenever warm enough. Eucalyptus trees cannot take temperatures below 50 F. Soil - This tree will grow well in rich, medium to wet soils and does not seem to be picky about soil pH.Ĭontainer Growing - If growing in a container the container should be large enough to accommodate the tree, about 2 feet in diameter, and allow for adequate drainage. Water - Rainbow Eucalyptus need to stay well-watered at all times, especially when young and/or in pots. Good good air circulation is important but avoid constant heavy winds until it is a bit larger or staked properly. Light - Choose a sunny location with plenty of room for your tree to develop. Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree Instructions & Care At this point you can gradually move your plants into an appropriate amount of sunlight and fertilization may begin using a balanced slow release fertilizer. Once new growth appears the plants may be stepped up to a larger pot or planted in the ground. In most cases your plants will benefit from providing an environment of enhanced humidity until root function has normalized, typically from a few days to as much as 1 or 2 months. Water your plants and place them in bright indirect light away from full sun and drying winds. Plant at the same root level with a well draining mix utilizing a combination of any of the following mediums, peat moss, perlite, coco coir, vermiculite, pine bark, sand. A layer of river rock or pebbles at the bottom of the pot can be beneficial for improving drainage.
A plastic pot slightly larger than the diameter of the root ball with large drainage holes is ideal. Do not plant your plants directly into the ground. Stressed plants can usually benefit from the removal of these problem areas. Shipping stress may cause some plants to arrive with a varying amount of dry, drooping or yellow leaves and or branches. Remove moss from around the roots before planting. General Mail Order Instructions: Carefully unpack your plants as soon as possible.
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