Tasmanian Blue Gum

Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix, hardy to 20°F (-7°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Australia (Tasmania, Victoria)

Growth Habits: Evergreen tree up to 230 feet (70 m) or more; trunk up to 6 feet in diameter or more (2 m); rough, deeply furrowed, grey bark at the trunk base, deciduous and smooth higher in the tree, rough at the base on mature trees; glossy dark green leaves, often sickle-shaped, 6 to 14 inches long (15-35 cm); juvenile leaves are broader, 2.4 to 6 inches long (6–15 cm), covered with a bluish wax

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 winter. The seeds need 40F for 2mo.. The usual germination temperature is 70-85 degrees F.

Fruiting Habits:
Woody fruit, 0.6 to 1 inch in diameter (1.5-2.5 cm) that can constitute noticeable litter.