Eucalyptus boliviana
Eucalyptus boliviana
Eucalyptus boliviana
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Description
Eucalyptus boliviana is among the rarest species in the wild in Australia. It has a very limited distribution area and is one of the species on the verge of extinction on Australian soil where, a few years ago, there were still less than 1500 individuals. Recent and rare in cultivation, it is however starting to be distributed in Europe. It develops a tree with a single trunk 12 m (39 ft 5 in) high. Eucalyptus specialists will appreciate its quadrangular stems. The adult leaves, initially dull green, become bright green at maturity. There is still a lack of information about its cold tolerance, it is given as moderately hardy, and drought-resistant. It grows in well-drained soil, even dry and shallow.
Eucalyptus boliviana is a species whose only wild distribution area is in the "Bolivia Hill" nature reserve (hence its name), in New South Wales. It grows at 1200 m (3937 ft) altitude on an east-facing slope, on sandy soils, on outcropping granite rocks. Like all Eucalyptus, it belongs to the myrtaceae family. It measures about 12 m (39 ft 5 in) in height and 5 m (16 ft 5 in) in width, on a single trunk, in cultivation. In nature, it can also form a "mallee", a coppice bush of shoots 5 m (16 ft 5 in) high. This second form in the wild is probably due to frequent bushfires. Its bark is grey and fibrous. Its young winged grey-green branches are characteristic with their square section. The juvenile leaves are ovate, small, blue-green. The bright green adult leaves, pendulous, larger and thinner are lanceolate. This foliage gives off a typical Eucalyptus fragrance when crushed. Flowering is in September in the wild. The flowers are grouped by 3 at the leaf axil in cream glomerules. However, the flowering period is poorly documented in cultivation for this species. Some Australian customers have reported flowering in July. This eucalyptus has a lignotuber just below the soil surface. This organ allows it to start again from the stump in case of severe frost, fire or severe pruning.
Eucalyptus boliviana is a species that has not yet revealed all its secrets, due to its rare presence in cultivation. Like other Eucalyptus, it is an ornamental plant at all stages of its growth, young as an adult, and for collectors who are passionate about this family.
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Eucalyptus boliviana is best planted at the start of autumn or the start of spring, in well-prepared, not too dry to moist, well-drained soil and in a very sunny situation. Possibly, this mountain species does not like scorching summers and dry land. Water well at planting, then regularly the first year, especially in dry weather and if the summer is dry and hot. Then let nature take its course, the growth is rapid.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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