Eucalyptus citriodora seeds

Common name: Camphor – Lemon Eucalyptus Scientific name: Eucalyptus citriodora Other names: Lemon Eucalyptus – Balkeenya The Balkeenya or Camphor is one of the widely cultivated trees, belonging to the Myrtaceae family. It is a fast-growing, evergreen, large tree reaching up to 45 meters in height. It has a large, open, rounded crown and a light red bark that reaches up to 50 cm in thickness, which flakes off in the middle of the tree in the form of chips, or may fall in elongated sheets. Its leaves are simple, alternate (petiole length 1-2 cm), lanceolate in shape, with a full margin, length (10-25 cm), and width (0.5-1.5 cm), and have a fragrant smell when rubbed by hand. Camphor – Lemon Eucalyptus flowers: Cream-colored flowers produce nectar with a honey-like taste, blooming from January to March. Camphor – Lemon Eucalyptus fruit and seeds: The fruits are round in shape, containing small light brown seeds that are dispersed through the top of the fruit, with a size of 2 cm – 2.5 cm. Camphor – Lemon Eucalyptus propagation season: Cultivation begins in early spring, in April and May, and can also be grown throughout the year in agricultural greenhouses, enclosed or plastic-covered areas where temperature can be controlled, and where adequate lighting for the plant is available. Suitable climate and soil for cultivating Camphor – Lemon Eucalyptus: Camphor can tolerate drought and is a sun-loving plant. It is cultivated in sandy loam, loamy, and well-drained soils. The best soil is dry and moist, with acidity, alkalinity, or neutral pH. It is watered once a month in winter, and once every two weeks in summer during the first and second years of cultivation. It relies on natural water from rain and groundwater until the roots deepen into the soil. Method of cultivating Camphor – Lemon Eucalyptus: It propagates through seeds or cuttings. Seeds do not require any treatment before planting. They are planted at a depth of 1 cm – 3 cm. Camphor should be fertilized from the start of planting until the trees reach five years of age. Its benefits and uses: Used for decoration, wood production, oils, and honey. It is also planted alongside roads and fences. It is grown for environmental purposes, including phytoremediation, as it effectively absorbs excess groundwater through transpiration. Original habitat of Camphor – Lemon Eucalyptus: Native to northeastern Australia, it is also found in Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries.