Spotted Gum
Corymbia maculata
- Native to:
- Australia
Edward Minchen (1862-1913),Rexness (www.flickr.com) from Melbourne, Australia,Rexness (www.flickr.com) from Melbourne, Australia,Melburnian (en.wikipedia.org),Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925), Lilian Margaret Flockton (1861-1953) http://www.anbg.gov.au/biography/flockton-lilian.html (www.anbg.gov.au),John Robert McPherson,John Robert McPherson,John Robert McPherson,Rob (www.flickr.com) from Newcastle, Australia,Rexness (www.flickr.com) from Melbourne, Australia,Rexness (www.flickr.com) from Melbourne, Australia,John Robert McPherson
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Corymbia
- Species:
- Corymbia maculata
- USDA Symbol:
- EUMA23
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 4500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, birds, possums, koalas
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from epicormic buds and lignotuber after fire; thick bark provides 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 coastal and sub-coastal regions, prefers open forest conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Sow on surface or lightly covered; requires warmth (20-25°C) and light for best germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI