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will this grow in iowa?

21 years ago

Hi everyone--I am new to this forum--I am usually addicted to the winter sowing or seed exchange forums, but I'm so happy to find this one!!! I live in eastern iowa about 40 miles from any recognizable city...not that its a bad thing. My address in Winthrop--which is right off hwy 20 about 1/2 way between Manchester and Independence. I have kind of a silly question: I received some eucalyptus seeds in a trade last year and I was wondering if anyone knows much about them. I know they require a warmer climate but has anyone ever tried growing them outdoors here? Let me know. Thanks in advance and God Bless!! Marie

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seduxion
21 years ago
Ohh I visit the mill regularly with my father to pickup oak planks. I know where Winthrop is ;) but not much about those seeds ;(

But hey I know where you are located at least!
jamlover
21 years ago
I'm at Delhi, not far form you. I don['t think our season will be long enough for them here.
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hawki
21 years ago
I'd say, not a chance.
rhoda_azalea
21 years ago
I've grown eucalyptus from seed. You have to start it in early Spring and it doesn't get very tall before it gets frost-bitten. However, if you want dried eucalytus in the house in the winter you can get enough for one vase by growing several plants. I find it is cheaper than buying a bunch of dried eucalyptus at the craft store.

I have never tried to overwinter a eucalyptus plant in the house but don't see why it can't be done.

Welcome to the list...

Rhoda

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