Cabbage Gum
Eucalyptus amplifolia
- Native to:
- Australia
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus amplifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- EUAM8
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Lignotuberous; resprouts after fire. Seeds released from woody capsules following fire.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained alluvial soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found along riverbanks and floodplains
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds do not require pretreatment; sow on surface and keep moist at 18-22°C.