Silver-Leaved Mountain Gum Eucalyptus pulverulenta 100 Seeds USA Company

Eucalyptus pulverulenta, commonly known as the silver-leaved mountain gum, is a species of eucalyptus that is native to southeastern Australia. Here are some key details about this plant:

Description

Leaves: It is particularly noted for its striking, round, silvery-blue juvenile leaves. These leaves are often used in floristry due to their attractive color and shape. As the plant matures, the leaves become more lance-shaped.

Bark: The bark is smooth and greyish in color.

Height: It typically grows as a small tree or large shrub, reaching heights of up to 10 meters.

Habitat

Native Range: Eucalyptus pulverulenta is native to the regions of New South Wales, particularly in the Blue Mountains area and near the Great Dividing Range.

Environment: It thrives in well-drained soils and can often be found in rocky outcrops and hillsides.

Uses

Ornamental: This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its decorative foliage. It is often used in floral arrangements and as a garden specimen.

Ecological: In its native habitat, it provides food and habitat for various wildlife, including birds and insects.

Cultivation

Growth Conditions: Eucalyptus pulverulenta prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering during dry periods when young.

Pruning: Regular pruning can help maintain its attractive juvenile foliage and compact shape.

Propagation: It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed propagation may result in a variety of leaf shapes, while cuttings tend to preserve the desirable juvenile leaf form.

Notable Features

Aromatic: The leaves release a pleasant eucalyptus aroma when crushed.

Resilience: It is a hardy species, capable of withstanding frost and periods of drought

Growing Instructions for the Silver-Leaved Mountain Gum 

1. The seeds like moist, well-drained soil. Use a sterile seed starter mix, if available. It prevents soil fungi from damaging the seeds and the seedlings. If not available, then make a mixture of half potting soil and half sand, perlite or vermiculite. 2. Put the soil in a pot. 3. Sow the seeds on the soil and lightly cover them with sand. 4. Water the seeds from underneath, by filling a plant tray under the container with water. Keep the soil moist but not wet. 5. Place the pots in an area with warm temperatures in full sun or part shade. 8. When the seedlings are a few inches tall, they can be transplanted.