Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Corymbia

Species:

Corymbia calophylla

USDA Symbol:

COCA48

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

4000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, honeyeaters, cockatoos

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from lignotuber and epicormic buds after fire; mature trees have thick, fibrous bark providing fire protection.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy to loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to southwestern Australia, prefers open woodlands

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Sow seeds on surface or lightly covered; requires warmth (20-25°C) and light for best germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI