Eucalyptus stoatei - Scarlet Pear Gum

Eucalyptus stoatei

Scarlet pear gum

SUBGENUS
    SYMPHYOMYRTUS
        Section Dumaria
            Series Tetrapterae

Description: This species has large, pyriform, ribbed buds and fruits. The buds are red, the filaments are yellow. It has a small, slender tree habit and is suitable as a small specimen for accents. Juvenile leaves are ovate and green, adult leaves vary from oblong, elliptic to ovate & lanceolate. Found native in a small area of Jerdacuttup West Australia, in gravel sand and sandy loams. It tolerates drought, lime and saline soils - light frosts only.

Culture: Sun, sandy loam, pH 5.5 to 6.4, annual rainfall minimum of 14 inches per year.

Uses: Ornamental plantings, firewood, honey production, wind resistant plants.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 9
Type	Small mallet to 18' (6 m), NO lignotuber
Flower Color	Yellow
Growth Rate	Slow
Native	West Australia
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Small mallet to 18'
	Unusually large buds and fruits
	Excellent for accent specimen

Problem Solving Features

	Very attractive accent specimen
	Low moisture needs
	Low maintenance
	No fertilizer needed
	Possible use as a container specimen
	Loves sun

Pricing - See Price List Here

*Seed germinates easily with normal methods. 51 viable seeds per gram. 91% germination rate.

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