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Tasmanian bluegum

Eucalyptus globulus

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Tasmanian bluegum is a plant which belongs to the Eucalyptus genus.

Eucalyptus is a fast growing tree native to Tasmania and Australia.

In climates with a USDA zone rating of 9 or higher this plant will flourish and not need protection in the winter. For those wishing to grow this plant that live in colder climates, the plant will have to be brought in every winter, or allowed to die back and replanted every spring after the last frost.

The seeds are extremely easy to start, even for the most inexperienced gardener.

¹ Outside its native range, this tree becomes invasive, displacing native communities and should not be planted.

It grows mainly as an annual/perennial, which means it can have a varying lifetime - from 1 year to several. Tasmanian bluegum normally grows with a tree habit to a mature height of 12.00 metres (that's 39.00 feet imperial).

Australia is believed to be where Tasmanian bluegum originates from.

Tasmanian bluegum is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Tasmanian bluegum have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Tasmanian bluegum

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Use Zone 9 - Zone 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Ensure your soil is sandy and has a ph of between 5.1 and 9.0 as Tasmanian bluegum is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant. Keep in mind when planting that Tasmanian bluegum is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors.

Growing Tasmanian bluegum from seed

Transplanting Tasmanian bluegum

Companion plants for Tasmanian bluegum

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Tasmanian bluegum so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Tasmanian bluegum

These plants will not grow well with Tasmanian bluegum so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Tasmanian bluegum problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Tasmanian bluegum plants:

Other names for Tasmanian bluegum

Tasmanian gum tree, Blue gum tree, Eucalyptus

Tasmanian bluegum care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Tasmanian bluegum exhibits. Annual/Perennial Difficulty How easy is Tasmanian bluegum to grow? Easy 2/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Tasmanian bluegum exhibits. Annual/Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Tasmanian bluegum grow into? Tree
Hardiness How frost hardy is Tasmanian bluegum? Tender Country of Origin Where did Tasmanian bluegum come from? Australia
Mature Height How tall does Tasmanian bluegum grow? 12.00 metres / 39.00 feet Mature Spread How wide does Tasmanian bluegum grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Tasmanian bluegum grow best in? Zone 9 to Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Tasmanian bluegum. 5.1 - 9.0
Water Requirements How much water does Tasmanian bluegum require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Tasmanian bluegum need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Tasmanian bluegum in? Sand Sun How much sunlight does Tasmanian bluegum need to grow? Full Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Tasmanian bluegum be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Tasmanian bluegum? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Tasmanian bluegum? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Tasmanian bluegum? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Tasmanian bluegum need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Tasmanian bluegum in? -5°C / 23°F to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Tasmanian bluegum seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Tasmanian bluegum seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Tasmanian bluegum bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Tasmanian bluegum ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Tasmanian bluegum? Help build our wiki!

How long does Tasmanian bluegum take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tasmanian bluegum takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Tasmanian bluegum to germinate? 9 days Average 9 days | Min 7 days | Max 11 days (3)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Tasmanian bluegum? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Tasmanian bluegum is ready for harvest / bloom? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Tasmanian bluegum? = days

Footnotes

fn1: “Cal-IPC”
http://www.cal-ipc.org/landscaping/dpp/plantpage.php?region=socal&type=Trees

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