River Red Gum

Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix, hardy to 12-23°F (-11 to -5°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Most of Australia, often close to rivers

Growth Habits: Evergreen tree 80 to 130 feet (24-40 m) or more; trunk up to 6 feet in diameter or more (2 m); smooth, grayish to whitish bark, rough at the base on mature trees; bluish grey, narrowly lanceolate leaves, 3-9 inches long (8–22 cm, 0.4 to 0.8 inch wide (1–2 cm), often sickle-shaped

Watering Needs: Occasional deep watering

Propagation: Seeds

Propagation: Seed or occasionally cutting, grafting/budding

• by cuttings.
• by grafts.
• by seeds, in spring. Germinates at 70-85 degrees F. The seeds can be harvested in autumn. The seeds need 40F for 2mo.. The usual germination temperature is 70-85 degrees F.