Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Corymbia

Species:

Corymbia peltata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, nectar feeders

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Exhibits lignotuber for resprouting after fire and has thick bark typical of eucalypts adapted to fire-prone tropical savannas.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–35 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without treatment. Surface sow with light coverage as some light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI