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Eucalyptus olida
STRAWBERRY GUM - AUSTRALIAN NATIVE SHRUB
30 Seeds
Eucalyptus olida is a tree that typically grows to a height of 10–20 metres and is endemic to the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. It has thick, rough, fibrous and flaky bark on the trunk and larger branches, smooth white or grey bark that is shed in long ribbons from branches. The flowers are cream coloured and are followed by small woody capsules. The glossy green leaves are intensely aromatic and oil-dense. Strawberry gum is ideal for temperate conditions but can also grow in subtropical conditions. It prefers full-sun conditions and well-drained soil, tolerant of low soil fertility, and is frost tolerant down to -8C degrees.
With a mild strawberry/eucalyptus flavour, with strawberry aroma, Strawberry gum leaf is used to enhance the flavour of cooked fruit dishes and in deserts spiced jams and confectionery to bring-out the classic berry flavour. The leaf is used fresh or dried and as a ground spice. It can also be used in native herb teas and carbonated beverages.
Common Name.
Forestberry
Germination Tips: Sow seed in a seed-raising mix just below the surface. Soaking seeds for 24 hours can help soften the seed coat and encourage germination. Water with a fine mist spray to avoid disturbance of the seed. Germination generally occurs in around 10-28 days.
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