Eucalyptus parvifolia

Germination

Sow indoors in spring or summer, sow outside in autumn. Seed packet may contain chaff and seed, sow together, do not sow too thinly. Best sown in individual pots rather than trays. Indoors surface sow onto a soil-less compost which is barely moist. Ideal temp. 21°C. Germination takes from 14 days. If germination has not occured after 4-6 weeks cold stratify. Move to 5° for 4-6 weeks then return to warmth for germination. Transplant seedlings when they have 3-4 true leaves to a 20cm pot. Dislikes root disturbance. Keep seedlings in bright light. Plant seedlings out to their permanent position by mid-summer. Sow directly in autumn, natural autumn warmth followed by winter cold should offer ideal conditions for germination to occur in spring as the weather warms.

Growing

Prefers a slightly acidic soil in full sun. Offer shelter when young. Tolerant of our UK climate.

Cultivation

Pruning group 1, for tree growth. No routine pruning required. Remove diseased, damaged or congested crossing shoots. Prune in late winter or spring. After pruning mulch and feed. The young growth is particularly attractive. If you wish to grow as a shrub cut growth back to 45 cm above ground level annually, Pruning group 7.