Scientific Name: Eucalyptus archeri Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: alpine cider gum
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Myrtaceae
Form Description: Small tree, stunted and shrubby in exposed situations. Leaves: Juvenile – round with indented apex, heart-shaped base, dull green to glaucous. Adult – lanceolate, green and glossy. Concolorous. Bark: Smooth olive green when new fading to grey/cream.
Height (m): 5 – 9
Flowers: 3-flowered umbels.
Fruit: Woody capsule – cylindrical with sunken valves.
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Habitat Notes
Occurs on well-drained rocky sites near the margins of dolerite plateaux, and is known only from the north-east of the Central Plateau and Ben Lomond.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Rocky, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Clay, Fertile, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
General Notes
Very little known about the horticulture of this species, but it would be reasonable to expect its requirements to be similar to the closely related Cider Gum, Eucalyptus gunnii.
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Collect fruit and store in paper bags until valves open to release seed.
Seed Treatment Method
Cold Some species require exposure to cold before they germinate. These species are best sown in early winter and left to germinate in a shade house.
Seed Storage Life
More than 10 years dry stored in refrigerator at 3-5°C
Seed Treatment Notes
Stratification at 3-5°C for 3-10 weeks. Requires light for germination.
Germination Time
10days-3weeks
Cutting & Division Information
Impracticable