Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Corymbia

Species:

Corymbia abbreviata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, nectar-feeding insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Lignotuberous species that resprouts vigorously from epicormic buds after fire. Common in fire-prone tropical savanna woodlands.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Surface sow seeds on well-drained medium, maintain warm temperatures 20-25°C. Seeds are small and require light for germination.

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