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Eucalyptus bark pictures  Download time 44 seconds over 28.8  This section has pictures of the many different bark types for this species.  There are 11 different classifications of bark which will give you an idea of what a mature species may look like.

Eucalyptus Culture Information:  Download time 29 seconds over 28.8   Propagation, types of Eucalyptus, culture, fertilizing, planting, oils, flowers, foliage, bark, growth rates, house plants, growing in tubs and pruning methods.  See also: http://www.australiaplants.com/Eucalyptus_choices.htm

Eucalyptus flower pictures Download time 25 seconds over 28.8     This section has pictures of some of the flower colors you can expect to see on the different species.  Yes, all Angophora, Corymbia and Eucalyptus will bloom as we grow them from seed.  Please note, however, the plants we send are generally not old enough to bloom yet.  There is a distinct relationship between size of plant and plant maturity.  An average plant starts to bloom when it is 3-5 years old, yet some are reported to bloom at a much earlier age.  I have had a few start to bloom by the second year from initial seed sowing.

Eucalyptus Leaf Shapes

Eucalyptus Zone Ratings   Download time 80 seconds over 28.8 This section gives our recommendation as to which USDA Plant Hardiness Zone your Angophora, Corymbia or Eucalyptus would be rated for cold tolerance.  We have not attempted to include heat tolerance or moisture requirements as of this writing.  Highlighted links will take you to a separate plant detail page.

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Glossary of Eucalyptus terms   Here you will learn about leaf shapes, bark types and other terms associated with Angophora, Corymbia and Eucalyptus.

Growing Australia Native Plants:  If you want to visit an excellent site, take a look at this one from Steven Lonker.  He is a professional web-site designer and has done an outstanding job in arranging pictures, slide shows and offers detailed links to many of the Australia plant discussion groups.  There are  fantastic art displays and very informative background information which shows the amount of research he has done.  I rate this one "ten thumbs up!"

Koala Information    What to feed them

Other Australia Native Nursery Plant Links

    http://www.australianplants.com  Australia native plant nursery in California

    http://www.koalanativeplants.com.au

Plant Hardiness Zone Ratings     This section gives our recommendations as to which USDA Plant Hardiness Zone other plants we offer should survive.  It does not include Angophora, Corymbia or Eucalyptus (see above).

Questions and Answers    Our most frequently asked questions.

Reference Books: Some of the reference books, CD's, etc. we use for research.  Some on-line ordering resources as well.

Sugar Glider Information  We don't raise sugar gliders, yet we are often asked what Australia native plants are safe for them.  This section gives our reference links about glider nutritional needs.

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