10 Seeds – Eucalyptus botryoides Southern Mahogany Tree Hardy Fast Growing
10 Seeds Eucalyptus botryoides, commonly known as Southern Mahogany, is a hardy evergreen tree appreciated for its vigorous, upright growth and attractive, rough bark. This variety offers a graceful canopy of narrow, aromatic leaves that add a cool, airy presence to larger landscape settings. It is a dependable choice for those seeking a quick-establishing shelter tree or a distinctive ornamental feature.
Southern Mahogany performs well as a shade or specimen tree in spacious gardens, parks, and windbreaks. Its fast growth habit makes it useful for creating a natural screen, while its dense canopy provides welcome cover for birds. When used as a cut foliar branch, it brings a subtle, clean scent and texture to floral arrangements.
Species: Eucalyptus botryoides
Variety: Southern Mahogany
Type: Tree
Plant_Habit: Evergreen
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 8-11
Germination: 8-21 days
Sowing: Surface sow; press into soil and keep moist
Spacing: 10-15 feet apart
Notes: Cold tolerant to about 20°F once established