Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Corymbia

Species:

Corymbia ferruginea subsp. ferruginea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, nectar-feeding insects, parrots

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Possesses epicormic buds that allow resprouting from trunk and branches after fire. Thick bark provides some fire protection.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without treatment. Fresh seed shows highest viability.

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