Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Corymbia

Species:

Corymbia setosa

USDA Symbol:

COSE20

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Develops a lignotuber and can resprout from epicormic buds after fire; typical of Australian savanna eucalypts adapted to frequent fire regimes.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Typically found in arid and semi-arid regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Sow on surface or lightly cover; requires warm temperatures for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI