Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Corymbia

Species:

Corymbia umbonata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, nectar-feeding insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from epicormic buds after fire. Thick bark provides protection, allowing survival of moderate intensity fires common in northern Australian savannas.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without treatment. Surface sow or lightly cover, maintain warm temperatures and consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI