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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.

Other: Seeds need warmer temperatures to germinate (77°+ F), and take 2-6 weeks to sprout.

Native to: Australia

Introduced to: China, India, Israel, South Africa, United States

Native

Introduced

Eucalyptus camaldulensisEucalyptus camaldulensis

Murray Red Gum, River Redgum

In Stock: 9.708 lb (Total:9.708lb)

Eucalyptus camaldulensis

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9.71 lb

Details

Germination:

40%

Germination test:

estimate

Purity:

85%

Seeds per lb:

1,245,871

Quantity:

9.71 lb

Collected in:

India

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1831140

Characteristics

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Reunion

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.

Other: Seeds need warmer temperatures to germinate (77°+ F), and take 2-6 weeks to sprout.

Native to: Australia

Introduced to: China, India, Israel, South Africa, United States

Native

Introduced

Eucalyptus camaldulensis, commonly known as Murray Red Gum or River Red Gum, is a towering evergreen that celebrates the rugged beauty of Australian landscapes. Reaching impressive heights of 130 to 180 feet with a trunk width of 5-7 feet, this iconic tree boasts an open and spreading crown with smooth bark in shades of white, gray, and reddish-brown. Its lanceolate leaves, in muted gray-green tones, provide a striking contrast to clusters of delicate white flowers that bloom in late spring and summer.

Native to the diverse ecosystems of Australasia, Eucalyptus camaldulensis adapts well to challenging conditions—tolerant of alkaline soils, and thriving under full sunlight in expansive areas. Not suitable for residential gardens, it is ideal as a windbreak or a structural feature in parks and reserves. This species, integral to Aboriginal culture, provided essential resources such as wood for canoes and roots as a water source. Today, its resilient wood is valued for construction and furniture-making, while its leaves yield a popular essential oil.

Beyond its utilitarian uses, Eucalyptus camaldulensis enriches the ecosystem, offering habitat and food for native birds and insects, and plays a protective role in agricultural landscapes as a buffer against harsh winds. With limited water needs and moderate growth, it remains a cherished symbol of inland Australia, resonating with stories of adaptation and endurance.