Botanical Name:
a range of species, usually E. tetragona, Corymbia ficifolia, E. pterocarpa, E. forrestiana
General Description/History:
Gum nuts are usually supplied as a dried product, but can also be found as fresh, usually in autumn/winter. Most commonly available species are C. ficifolia and E. tetragona. Ficifolia nuts are large (3 to 4 cm) long, rounded and closely resemble the classic bell shaped gum nut. Tetragona nuts are smaller, silvery-grey in colour and are borne at the branch tips. Bunches usually contain foliage as well as nuts. E. pterocarpa nuts are colourful green and gold nuts with a pink tinge, very ridged sides and a pointed cap. E. forrestiana nuts, or Fuschia gum, are red and green in colour, elongated and flattened with a pointed tip, much like fuschia flowers.
eucalyptus gum nuts
Common Names:
eucalyptus gum nuts
Gum nuts
Stem Length:
30 to 70 cm
Country Of Origin:
Australia
Available Colours:
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Availability:
What to look for:
- Undamaged leaves
- Avoid wilted branch tips
eucalyptus gum nuts
Flower Care:
eucalyptus gum nuts
1. Keep cool! Never place in full sun
2. Break bunches apart
3. Strip leaves from the bottom half of each stem
4. Recut at least 2 cm off each stem and place in cold water
5. Do not smash or split stem ends
6. Use a preservative as this will keep leaves looking fresh
7. Replace vase water with fresh preservative every day
8. Never place preserved or dried foliage back in water
