Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Corymbia

Species:

Corymbia erythrophloia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, nectar-feeding insects, hollow-dwelling fauna

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Possesses thick, protective red-brown bark (ironbark) that allows survival through fire. Epicormic resprouting occurs after fire damage to crown.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and warm temperatures (20-25°C). No pre-treatment needed for fresh seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI