Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Corymbia

Species:

Corymbia deserticola subsp. mesogeotica

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, bees, nectar-feeding insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Like most eucalypts, exhibits lignotuber development allowing resprouting after fire. Adapted to frequent fire regime of central Australian woodlands.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Eucalypt seeds generally germinate readily on moist substrate at warm temperatures without pretreatment.

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