If this doesn't make you want a Rainbow Eucalyptus, nothing will!

[@matthewwisniewski6284]

I'm from Melbourne Australia, and I can tell you that the eucalyptus can take many climates and even snow. They are also one of the fastest growing trees in the world

[@MrEnso]

@hudson but he says he is from Arizona. And Arizona has heavy snowy days in winter apparently. Am I wrong?

[@debibaker2781]

@@MrEnso no it doesnt snow there

[@raulopatriot9034]

Hi Matthew. No, This is not a fast growing tree but it's an amazing tree. The whole eucalyptus family trees are my favorites. Research Kiri tree. That's a fast growing tree. And they are beautiful. I hope everything gets better in Australia brother.

[@fasteddylove-muffin6415]

@@MrEnso That would be Flagstaff, in northern Arizona. Also higher elevations, not generally where you'd be planting trees such as the ski resort near Tuscon, Mt. Lemon.

[@michaeljoncour4903]

@@raulopatriot9034 i planted some of these 30yrs ago in far north queensland, they are very fast growers, listed in guiness world records book, fastest growing tree in world, did get replaced in later editions...........

[@Floridaman458]

Hey you should do an update on the tree now! It’s been 5yrs

[@yorsan2240]

I planted 40 of them one ft tall in central florida four years ago, they're over 14ft now and blooming for the first time now, full of bees as well

[@hiddentape2911]

What a beautiful tree! Its definitely doing its part feeding the pollinators! I am ordering some to try myself as we speak. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@culbinator]

This video has the most perfect lighting. Thank you Jay You’re seriously an inspiration to me.

[@gregdonohoe3986]

The reason you don't have to worry about winter is that you have a building made out of concrete/block next to it. That keeps it warm enough during the winter. I remember my Ficus trees had the same advantage at my previous house and they never froze much. My worry would be that it would get brittle like most eucalyptus trees and a huge branch could destroy that guest house. Love the video though and bought a tiny rainbow gum from Shamus recently as well after watching this. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@michaeljoncour4903]

i planted a couple relatively close to my house , i built it ,i will fix it, i really enjoy them. will i be very annoyed if they fall on the house, YES..

[@JacqDavis]

LOVELY! Thank you for sharing!

[@jeff6899]

We have not had a very cold winter here in many yrs...and you have the base at least and much of the rest in a nice microclimate...but it may also be a function of improperly stated or never truly tested cold tolerance...nice !

[@TropicalGardening]

Nice video! One of the most beautiful trees! :)

[@micahf6652]

I love the smell of eucalyptus. Does this variety have a smell? Can you use the dried leaves in this variety in flower arrangements? What kind of soil did you plant it in? Thanks is advance.

[@july1962]

I just bought a sapling rainbow eucalyptus here in Ventura County, CA. Now everyone is telling me not to plant it, that it's invasive, has shallow, destructive roots, and in high winds (which we have) they can lose lots of branches and even the entire tree can blow over. Is this your experience with it?

[@lookmanohands9191]

I’m trying to decide weather or not to plant a eucalyptus. I need to know more also

[@MsFishingdog]

Beautiful tree thanks for the video.

[@casualearth9076]

I found the pollinator density to be particularly interesting. Eucs are an important nectar source for all sorts of parrots in Australia---this would suggest that they make a lot of nectar. What time of year did they bloom? Winter/summer/spring/fall?

[@MayBeMe...]

Crazy close to the building!! Especially based on how large they get!! What were you thinking??🤯

[@GladysJeannette]

how deep did you plant this one.. I hear the roots are pretty invasive. so I see tou having it close to that guest house and I'm wondering how the roots behave

[@niclaslehmann7776]

A Rainbow-Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) is compared with other eucalyptustypes (like Eukalyptus Gunnii) pretty cold sensitive and the roots don’t grow so strong in Arizona‘s nativsoil (in nature they’re stronger). Shamus said this in a Video …

[@franswa7251]

Beautiful tree!

[@franksflytraps]

Very nice! I grew and sold these from seeds a few years ago. Awesome trees.

[@howardwilliams7978]

I would love to chat with you

[@franksflytraps]

@@howardwilliams7978 no problem

[@chrisbranciere2747]

@@franksflytraps Have you made cuttings from rainbow eucalyptus. I see no info on it online.

[@franksflytraps]

@@chrisbranciere2747 never succeeded in making cuttings from them.

[@chrisbranciere2747]

@@franksflytraps thx. I may give it one good effort with mine when they get bigger and if it doesn't work I'll give up. Are you getting any viable seeds? I assume the one by your house may grow away from the wall as it isn't going to get as big as the ones in the natural habitat.

[@OceanSwimmer]

Where are you in Arizona? Will it grow in Phoenix? ...and how old is the tree in this video? Pollinators Galore!! Beautiful!

[@SonOfAGun1814]

yes it will grow in phx. i planted one a couple years ago. i ordered it from a nursery from florida on ebay. they are sensitive to frost when young but these past few 'winters' (esp. this one) have been so warm you should have no problem unless we have a real freeze when it's young. i wouldn't recommend planting it anywhere near this close to your house though, or near any underground pipes/utilities, etc. mine is planted out in the middle of my back yard and it's already the biggest tree on my property. bigger than other tree's i planted 5 years prior.

[@UGRACNC]

Hi, Can you please let us know what nursery in FL sells these trees? Thanks!

[@El_3ce]

@@SonOfAGun1814 how big is it now ???

[@SonOfAGun1814]

@@El_3ce far and away the biggest tree in my yard lol. started from a 3 foot tall pencil thin stick. it's at least 40 feet tall and blooming like crazy right now the bee's are in heaven. mine doesn't have the amazing coloring of jay's though it's a lot more muted.

[@El_3ce]

@@SonOfAGun1814 i bet it looks beautiful 💙

[@rachidd1970]

How many time this tree take to produce flowers ?

[@bgore4601]

EXTREMELY TO CLOSE TO THE HOUSE

[@joshcap6019]

Jay do large eucalyptus trees suck soil from the earth? Does this effect food forests if you have a large eucalyptus nearby i am worried for my fruit trees.

[@mikekaku8883]

How can you tell the difference between the rainbow eucalyptus vs the Australian ones, specifically Red Mallee during the 1-3 years? I think the leaves look about the same when young but want to make sure I have the rainbow tree.

[@Suns_06]

Hey jay loved the video, I’m just curious how is your rainbow eucalyptus doing now? It’s been 7 years I’d imagine it’s huge!

[@ArizonaFruitTrees]

ITS HUGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@Suns_06]

Make another update video? 😊

[@ourflyocean8592]

Can anyone recommend a reliable site where I can buy rainbow eucalyptus tree seeds? I planted some in 2016 and they are now about 8ft tall but they do not look like rainbow eucalyptus tree. The leaves look different (more purple).

[@ReubenBen]

Do you have any updates on this tree?

[@desertdwellers9024]

You mentioned you have a video of the rainbow eucalyptus when you first planted in January? I can't find the video. Can you share the link? I just bought one from Shamus. I can't wait!

[@dawnedwards2627]

WHAT IS SHAMUS?CAUSE I WOULD LOVE TO ORDER ONE AS WELL...I LOVE RAINBOWS AND EUCALYPTUS AND LAVENDER ARE MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITES.COULD YOU SEND ME A SITE TO ORDER THESE TREES OR SEEDS?[e-mail]

[@fatherthomas1575]

Dawn Edwards got mine off ebay, underthesun.com thru etsy it cost $5.21 for 50 seeds. received them in 3 days.

[@dawnedwards2627]

WOW,THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!THIS IS SO AWESOME!!!BLESS YOU!!!

[@afrique1967]

I live in zone 9a of houston texas. How can I grow rainbow and is it safe to plant next to the house because of foundation damage.

[@WeThePeople001]

I'd like to know as well, I'm near Houston

[@sagansrun2932]

I live 60 miles SE of San Antonio Texas. zone 10/11. could I grow it here? We have 105 on some summers, but it can freeze to 20° f on some winters. but just for very short periods of time. and where can I get the seeds? Thanks

[@DaveThomson]

Our climates are similar but were probably worse as were most likely dryer here in Phx. This video is in Phx btw. Normally we'll only get down to 30 degrees, maybe 28-29

[@johndodge8999]

You’re not zone 10/11 then. What system are you using?

[@jandoolin6215]

love it!

[@sud6646]

damn this tree is awesome

[@chrisbranciere2747]

So, I can't find anyone claiming they ever made cuttings from this. So, are those flowers producing viable seeds for you there, wherever you are???

[@longdogmcbarky1457]

It's too close to the guest house mate.

[@LexErnanCreative]

There is a Huge Rainbow Eucalyptus tree about 4 stories tall right next to my house. It was planted in the 8 feet area between the sidewalk and the street. I am in south Florida, I am worried that a hurricane might bring it down over my house. Should I be worried?

[@yorsan2240]

Eucalyptus trees are windbreaker, never seen one down, they bend a lot and recover after, not likely to fall

[@crazyboy74100]

Can you grow rainbow trees in az

[@seanferrari6825]

It's Australian, I'm so proud

[@natebecerra9847]

I’m planning on using these trees a biomass for my other fruit trees wish me luck

[@brickmason26]

Can't beleive you planted it 1 ft from your foundation

[@ramonmcintosh4677]

How can I get a seedling of the rainbow eucalyptus tree?

[@irietropicals4255]

eBay

[@BManStan1991]

i love rainbow eucalyptus, but it just is'nt cold hardy at all. it comes from a place where freezes are basically impossible. Do you want a branch to fall from 100 feet high onto your house because there was a freeze and the 400 lb branch died? I certainly don't. I try to stick to the blue gum or lemon eucalyptus just because they can take the cold better. I don't want to waste my time with a tree that will get 40 ft tall or more and then freeze back halfway to the ground. Edit: mind you I'm in 10a Florida. We still every few years get down below freezing. (10a's lowest number is -1.1C which is still technically below freezing). Even that is enough to upset a rainbow and cause dead branches. I would say these things are less hardy than a coconut even. They may survive, but youll have a 40ft tall hazard one of these years if the polar vortex ever decides to throw you the finger. I hate the USA's climate.... lol. Anyway, not to be all negative, hopefully the tree is doing fantastic and you are in an excellent microclimate. Take care.

[@allglad]

Anyone able to share how to harvest a rainbows seed?

[@robinlanter4287]

I want one!

[@ollvebranch]

How old is it, please?

[@Liberty309]

I just sprouted a bunch of these, first try. :-)

[@pearlintheoyster]

❤️😊

[@tadhghayden7601]

How old is that tree....

[@benjamingibbs8788]

Damn. Thats less than five years old?

[@bambiloren]

the roots of that tree is going to mess up your shed, foundationally.

[@niclaslehmann7776]

No, because a Rainbow-Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) is compared with other eucalyptustypes (like Eukalyptus Gunnii) pretty cold sensitive and the roots don’t grow so strong in Arizona‘s nativsoil (in nature they’re stronger). Shamus said this in a Video …

[@bradspaugh9827]

Its way too close to the building.

[@niclaslehmann7776]

No, because a Rainbow-Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) is compared with other eucalyptustypes (like Eukalyptus Gunnii) pretty cold sensitive and the roots don’t grow so strong in Arizona‘s nativsoil (in nature they’re stronger). Shamus said this in a Video …

[@EricInTampaAcoustic]

Any issues with water pipes or foundation

[@originsofkatica]

Dude! Wow I don't think you realize HOW FAST AND HOW HUGE.... this species grows! Ummm sorry but in 2-3 years time this tree will be moving the shed for you to make room for itself .... you really have not given it ANYWHERE near enough room to grow.... but dame it will be a magnificent tree if you give up you shed .....

[@niclaslehmann7776]

A Rainbow-Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) is compared with other eucalyptustypes (like Eukalyptus Gunnii) pretty cold sensitive and the roots don’t grow so strong in Arizona‘s nativsoil (in nature they’re stronger). Shamus said this in a Video …

[@kestane123chesmo]

can I grow em in a pot ?

[@debibaker2781]

did the roots mess up the guest house?

[@shelbyy5802]

Does it harm the foundations?

[@niclaslehmann7776]

No, because a Rainbow-Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) is compared with other eucalyptustypes (like Eukalyptus Gunnii) pretty cold sensitive and the roots don’t grow so strong in Arizona‘s nativsoil (in nature they’re stronger). Shamus said this in a Video …

[@andrewhunter3070]

Wat do the fruit taste like

[@dutchymon]

Yes I want a nice eucalyptus right next to my house because they burn really good and hot like Paradise CA.

[@pibblesnbits]

Savage comment lol.