Rainbow eucalyptus
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Rainbow eucalyptus
I was just wondering if anyone has grown or seen a rainbow eucalyptus bonsai. Is love to grow one but it seems like seeds are all thats available in australia.
Any info is much appreciated.
Deb
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Deb
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Re: Rainbow eucalyptus
One of the few eucs that isn't native to Australia. This place has recently started selling them though, so worth a look
https://www.facebook.com/RainbowEucalyptusAustralia
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Re: Rainbow eucalyptus
Ive read that trunks only need to be 1/2 an inch to start producing the rainbow trunk. Some people get confused because the bark itself isn't rainbow it's the trunk underneath which shows when the bark is peeling off. All very interesting...
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Re: Rainbow eucalyptus
Hi Deb,Djs19992 wrote:Ive read that trunks only need to be 1/2 an inch to start producing the rainbow trunk. Some people get confused because the bark itself isn't rainbow it's the trunk underneath which shows when the bark is peeling off. All very interesting...
I have just looked up this species on the WEB. They have amazing colours. I had never heard of them before. I hope you will be able to find some. Looking at the colours has stirred me to see If I can find one also.
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Re: Rainbow eucalyptus
As far as I know, that link that I gave is the only place in Aus that stocks them, from what I've heard they seem to be quite hard to get here. Seem to be pretty popular of late though, have seen a few people asking about them
The colours are amazing, would be curious to see if they do colour up quickly
The colours are amazing, would be curious to see if they do colour up quickly
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Re: Rainbow eucalyptus
I've been told when they are felled, little fairies fly out of them too.
Would be a great gift for a young child to get them into bonsai. Though I can't imagine the bark getting that colour from an early age. It would be awesome if it did.
Would be a great gift for a young child to get them into bonsai. Though I can't imagine the bark getting that colour from an early age. It would be awesome if it did.
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I style Bonsai naturally, just as they would appear in the wild.
Central Coast, NSW
Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus
Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480
Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724
Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995
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Re: Rainbow eucalyptus
Oh well i took the plunge and got some seeds of ebay. Aussie seller. Can't wait to see if these sprout.
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Re: Rainbow eucalyptus
Just remember that it's tropical - Cairns/Bris should be good, might be marginal in Sydney. Will be interesting to find out. What is the leaf size?
(Far less dramatic, but the Angophora Costata at the NBPCA gets wonderful green/yellow/brown/red bark when the rain hits it, just after the old bark has shed. Search NBPCA, "Ted's Angophora" or something. The bark is very seasonal, it's a real feature.)
Gavin
(Far less dramatic, but the Angophora Costata at the NBPCA gets wonderful green/yellow/brown/red bark when the rain hits it, just after the old bark has shed. Search NBPCA, "Ted's Angophora" or something. The bark is very seasonal, it's a real feature.)
Gavin
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Re: Rainbow eucalyptus
Yeah I bought some seeds today too. Apparently they're a little finicky but the person selling them lives in Vic so maybe it's just too variable with the temperature there.
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Re: Rainbow eucalyptus
Looks like someone got out with a few cans of spray paint.
Will be interesting to see how these go. Looks like they are very fast growers in the right conditions. May have to get some just to play with....
Cheers
Will be interesting to see how these go. Looks like they are very fast growers in the right conditions. May have to get some just to play with....
Cheers
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Re: Rainbow eucalyptus
Wow, up until now I'd never heard of this variety. I understand that it is the only variety of Eucalypt indigenous to the northern hemisphere. Amazing colours though!!!
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Re: Rainbow eucalyptus
Hi Guys,
This is very interesting. I always thought Eucalyptus are indigineous to Australia. Well well...
I have been surfing the www (whilst the wife is watching some chick flick on Foxtel) and came across this website. Please take a look.
http://www.princeofpalms.com/dir/wordpress/
Cheers
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This is very interesting. I always thought Eucalyptus are indigineous to Australia. Well well...
I have been surfing the www (whilst the wife is watching some chick flick on Foxtel) and came across this website. Please take a look.
http://www.princeofpalms.com/dir/wordpress/
Cheers
Jay
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Re: Rainbow eucalyptus
Jhalkhoree wrote:Hi Guys,
This is very interesting. I always thought Eucalyptus are indigineous to Australia. Well well...
I have been surfing the www (whilst the wife is watching some chick flick on Foxtel) and came across this website. Please take a look.
http://www.princeofpalms.com/dir/wordpress/
Cheers
Jay
"It is the world’s fastest-growing forestry tree, cultivated mainly for pulpwood on plantations throughout the tropics. It also provides a source of hardwood timber for use in cabinet-making, construction and joinery." ..... no doubt to make timber chairs for who.... the wiggles?
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I style Bonsai naturally, just as they would appear in the wild.
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Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus
Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480
Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724
Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995
How to reduce moss from the trunk without damaging the bark: viewtopic.php?p=295227#p295227
I style Bonsai naturally, just as they would appear in the wild.
Central Coast, NSW
Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus
Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480
Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724
Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995
How to reduce moss from the trunk without damaging the bark: viewtopic.php?p=295227#p295227
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Re: Rainbow eucalyptus
Looks like someone mashed a frog into the trunkGavinG wrote:Just remember that it's tropical - Cairns/Bris should be good, might be marginal in Sydney. Will be interesting to find out. What is the leaf size?
(Far less dramatic, but the Angophora Costata at the NBPCA gets wonderful green/yellow/brown/red bark when the rain hits it, just after the old bark has shed. Search NBPCA, "Ted's Angophora" or something. The bark is very seasonal, it's a real feature.)
Gavin
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