Eucalyptus bridgesiana - APPLE BOX NEW Spring 2010!

$9

For a variation on the 'rounded juvenile leaves' theme seen in eucalyptus, try this species, which has alternate, rather than opposite, juvenile leaves that are heart-shaped rather than round. Besides having potential as a foliage plant, it also makes an attractive tree with a contorted habit, long pendulous leaves and rather showy white flowers in late summer. This species is popular in the Southeast for its ability to thrive in hot, humid conditions and grow back very vigorously if it freezes to the ground. It has also been successful in the desert climate of Las Cruces, New Mexico. It seems to be hardy to about 10 - 15°F.

Eucalyptus delegatensis tasmaniensis - TASMANIAN ALPINE ASH NEW Spring 2010!

$10

E. delegatensis, called "Alpine Ash", is one of Australia's grandest forest trees, sometimes exceeding 300' tall. But don't worry about it taking up space in your garden; it will grow straight up and be out of the way! It is usually found in pure stands (or with E. dalrympleana) at higher elevations throughout the moister mountain forests of Southeast Australia. The bark is smooth and peeling on most of the tree but may be rough at the base. The Tasmanian form of this species has somewhat more rounded, bluish leaves, which are quite ornamental. We expect this to be hardy to about 10°F.

Eucalyptus neglecta - OMEO GUM NEW Spring 2010!

$14

One of the most popular cold hardy eucalypts, with its big opposite leaves and square stems, this species will grow to a spreading tree of 50' or more. The grey-green juvenile leaves persist throughout much of the tree's life, sometimes eventually transitioning to broad, pendulous adult leaves. The new growth may be an attractive purple color in cool climates! The popularity of this tree also owes partly to it being nearly indestructible! It has a proven track record for hardiness in the Southeast, tolerating heat and humidity with ease, and it also adapts well to desert climates. It also tolerates waterlogged soils, and (unlike most eucs) partial shade! And, if that weren't enough, it's even capable of growing aerial roots in really wet climates. No kidding! Talk about a lot of interesting features for your eucalyptus dollar. Generally hardy to around 0°F, though it has been known to endure very brief dips well below 0°F without serious damage.

Eucalyptus nobilis NEW Spring 2010!

$10

This species belonging to the white gum group is closely related to E. viminalis, but comes from the New England Tablelands where it grows at altitudes mostly above 3,000' where it is exposed to snow and heavy frost. It has the distinction of probably being the tallest growing tree in New South Wales, the tallest one having been measured at 258'. It is virtually unknown in cultivation but can be expected to grow very vigorously and upright, with smooth white bark over most of the trunk, and adapt to a wide range of climates - it might do well in the South. A wild guess at hardiness might be 10 - 15°F. Try something different!

Eucalyptus pryoriana - ROUGH-BARKED MANNA GUM NEW Spring 2010!

$10

This large growing and vigorous eucalypt, very rare in North America, is generally similar to E. viminalis but with rough bark on the lower trunk and smooth branches, which makes for a rather interesting look. We expect it to be very adaptable and easy to grow. For sheltered gardens only in the Northwest - where not fully hardy it would make an excellent coppice or foliage plant. Probably hardy to around 15°F, or perhaps lower if we're lucky.

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