Eucalyptus citriodora seeds

Common name: Camphor – Lemon Eucalyptus Scientific name: Eucalyptus citriodora Other names: Lemon Eucalyptus - in Kenya The eucalyptus 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, with a large, open, rounded crown. The bark is light red in color, up to 50 cm thick, and sheds in flakes around the middle of the tree, sometimes in elongated plates. 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). They have a fragrant aroma when rubbed by hand. • Camphor – Lemon Eucalyptus flowers: The flowers are cream-colored, producing nectar with a honey-like taste, blooming from January to March. • Camphor – Lemon Eucalyptus fruit and seeds: The fruits are round, containing small light brown seeds that are dispersed through the top of the fruit, measuring 2 cm to 2.5 cm. • Camphor – Lemon Eucalyptus propagation season: Cultivation is done at the beginning of spring in April and May, and it can also be planted throughout the year in protected agricultural environments, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled and sunlight or adequate lighting is available for the plant. • Suitable climate and soil for cultivating Camphor – Lemon Eucalyptus: It can tolerate drought and is a sun-loving plant. It is planted in sandy loam, silty, and well-drained soils. The best soil is dry and moist, either acidic, alkaline, or neutral. It is watered once a month in winter and once every two weeks in summer during the first and second years of planting. It relies on natural water from rain and groundwater until the roots deepen into the soil. • How to cultivate 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 to 3 cm. Camphor should be fertilized from the start of planting until the trees reach five years of age. • Its benefits and uses: It is used for decoration, wood production, oils, and honey. It is also planted beside roads and fences. It is cultivated for environmental purposes, including phytoremediation, as it effectively absorbs excess groundwater through transpiration. • Native habitat of Camphor – Lemon Eucalyptus: Originally from northeastern Australia, it is now spread in Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries.