Scientific Name: Eucalyptus morrisbyi Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: morrisbys gum
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Myrtaceae
Threatened Species Status: Endangered
Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.
Form Description: Small tree. Leaves: Juvenile – round with a toothed margin, an indented apex and a heart-shaped base, glaucous blue. Adult – ovate to lanceolate and glaucous.
Height (m): 6 – 15
Flowers: Umbels 3-flowered.
Fruit: Woody capsules – cylindrical with a sunken disc, a central rib and very glaucous.
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Habitat Notes
In two localities near South Arm and Risdon from sea level to about 150m.
Site Tolerance
Dry, Exposed, Rocky
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Sandy, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Moderate
General Notes
A candidate for the rarest of eucalypts. Two natural occurrences, one stand at Calverts Hill, South Arm; a few trees near Geilston Bay. Easily grown and an attractive specimen tree. Flowers profusely.
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Collect capsules and store in paper bags until valves open to release seed. Separate seed by sieving.
Seed Treatment Method
Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.
Seed Storage Life
10 years dry stored in refrigerator at 4°C
Seed Treatment Notes
Germinates readily. 6-8 weeks to pricking out.
Germination Time
2-4 weeks