Pablo Artigas 0 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Hi everybody, I have a question about the eucalyptus gondii, someone has worked with?, could you tell something about as blooms, I have friends beekeepers in Uruguay that have hives around new plantings and do not know him very well, and I have curiosity, have told me to wait a little over 3 years to bloom, but once they do they are strong in many pollen and nectar, so, could you tell me something more?, thanks from Alberta. Pablo Artigas Apicultura Link to post Share on other sites
yesbut 6,233 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 eucalyptus gondii ? Are you sure ? I'm not sure Australia has euc. gondii either.. Link to post Share on other sites
Derek 1,358 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 eucalyptus gondii ? Are you sure ? I'm not sure Australia has euc. gondii either.. Possibly Eucalyptus Gunni then? Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo Artigas 0 Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Possibly Eucalyptus Gunni then? yes ,sorry my mistake, gunnii. Link to post Share on other sites
yesbut 6,233 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 We'd all probably have to google it Pablo, so you may as well . It's a native of Tasmania, Australia Link to post Share on other sites
Janice 3,991 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Pablo, I have planted a few of these at home. They are also called the cider gum, and you can tap the mature trees for sap, like a maple. However, I have a problem. I can't remember which of my eucalypts is which - planted them 15 years ago - so I can't tell you any more about them. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
John V 127 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Pablo, I have planted a few of these at home. They are also called the cider gum, and you can tap the mature trees for sap, like a maple. However, I have a problem. I can't remember which of my eucalypts is which - planted them 15 years ago - so I can't tell you any more about them. So eating pancakes with syrup is a gamble at your place then:eek: 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo Artigas 0 Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Thanks!! Link to post Share on other sites
P K Tan 1,630 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Just went to the link for eucalyptus gunni and discover that I have the same tree with the whitish flower. There is 5 tuis on it every morning and most of the rest of the day. Some bees and flies. After the tuis, probably no nectar left. Started blooming a few weeks back. Are you guys serious that you can tap it and use as "maple syrup"? Any instruction how the tapping is done without killing the tree? Anything like rubber tapping? Do the bees drink the sap? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Janice 3,991 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I don't know how to tap them, but apparently in spring in good years the sap runs from the trees and ferments in contact with wild yeasts and tastes like cider. I imagine bees might take it. Birds probably do. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 My dad and I used to tap Birch trees back in the day, he made wine from it, yuck! As far as I can remember, you drill a hole in the tree, insert a tube and place a container underneath. I found some info here: How to Tap a Birch Tree « NaturalPathways I would think it is much the same for your tree Janice. Link to post Share on other sites
Janice 3,991 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 If only I remembered which ones they were . . . Link to post Share on other sites
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