Mail Order Catalog Fall 2010 - Cistus Nursery

* Eucalyptus parvula small leaf gum, kybean gum
An extremely well-mannered, small tree, often multi-trunked, growing slowly to 35 ft or so with a broad, graceful
form, somewhat flat-topped with age. Narrowly oval adult leaves of 2-3" -- deep, matte green with purple and
blue overtones -- follow the rounded juvenile foliage. The bark is colorful as well, brown peeling to pink and
green patches. These tolerate drought and somewhat poor drainage, though well-drained soil is best in full to part
sun. Frost hardy to 5 F, mid USDA zone 7. Can resprout from the base.
$12.00
$12.00
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Myrtaceae
* Eucalyptus perriniana spinning gum
This is the eucalyptus most often seen as cut foliage at the florist, with the juvenile leaves that encircle the stem.
Plants can be coppiced to maintain a smaller size as well as the attractive, juvenile foliage or grown into
multi-trunked trees, quickly reaching 30 ft, with flaking bark and long, narrow adult leaves to 6" with juvenile
foliage showing as well. Requires full sun, lean and well-drained soil, and little summer water once established.
Easy and very frost hardy, to 0F, USDA zone 7, or lower.
Myrtaceae
Eucalyptus subcrenulata alpine yellow gum
Rather than the usual blue-gray foliage, this eucalyptus has deep green, glossy leaves, ruffled and crisped around
the edges, the adult leaves longer and narrower than the 3 x 2" juvenile foliage. A sturdy, upright tree, quickly
reaching 30 ft in the garden with bark, reddish brown in young plants, that matures to silver-gray peeling to
yellowish orange and green. Resprouts from the base and can be coppiced. Full sun, lean and well-drained soil,
and not much summer water as with most eucalyptus. Frost hardy to 5F, mid USDA zone 7.
$14.00
Myrtaceae
Eucomis autumnalis 'Wahroaneta Giant' pineapple lily
Gargantuan version of the South African pineapple lily, selected from our own collection here at Cistus. These
stood out in our shady greenhouse with flower stems fully 6 ft tall and foliage in broad rosettes to over 4 ft tall.
As with the species, the leaves are broad and soft with wavy edges; the long-lasting flowers are pale, greenish
yellow with tuft-like bracts at the top, the pineapple look. These winter dormant bulbs are best in fertile soil that
drains well with generous water during the growth period. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7, lower with mulch.
$16.00
Liliaceae
Eucomis ‘Can Can’ pineapple lily
Cultivar of a South African native, this one with pink, “pineapple”-like flowers on purple stems in August -
September. Leaves are long, narrow and tropical looking. Plants emerge in spring and need water for proper
growth. Best in bright light, full sun to part shade, where they can be protected from excess winter water, perhaps
by an overhang. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7; lower with mulch. Can be grown in pots or lifted for the winter.
$14.00
Liliaceae
Eucomis comosa pineapple lily
Perennial bulbs from South Africa, the flowers resembling a pineapple just as the common name suggests. The
leaves are a bit tropical and exotic, upright, light green and strappy, to 2.5 ft long, appearing in late spring. In late
summer they surround a 12" flower stalk of white-blushed-pink, star shaped flowers with a little crown of green
bracts at the top, providing more pineapple-ness. Not so choosy about soil as long as its well-drained or
protected from winter rains. Average summer water. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.
$14.00
Liliaceae
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