Eucalyptus tereticornis is a fast-growing evergreen tree native to Australia and Papua New Guinea with the widest latitudinal distribution of any Eucalyptus species, occurring from tropical to temperate regions at elevations from sea level to 1,800 meters
Before sowing
No pretreatment is required
Sowing
What to expect
Tips
Cover seeds lightly; provide high humidity during germination; surface sow in sunny position; keep compost moist; seedlings ready for planting at 25-30 cm height after 3-4 months; seeds have long viability; germination fastest at warmer temperatures (7-10 days at 24-27°C vs 14-21 days at 18-24°C)
Sources: Springer (2021) - Theoretical and Experimental Plant Physiology; Agroforestree Database; PFAF Plant Database; Johnny's Seeds; The Seed Vine; Useful Tropical Plants Database
