Open-Fruit Mallee
Eucalyptus annulata
- Native to:
- Australia
Sydney Oats (www.flickr.com),Kevin Thiele (www.flickr.com) from Perth, Australia,Geoff Derrin,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Kevin Thiele (www.flickr.com) from Perth, Australia,Geoff Derrin,Luehmann, J. George ANZAAS,MIGUEL A. MONNÉ,Royal Microscopical Society (Great Britain),,Maisch, John M. (John Michael), 1831-1893,Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus annulata
- USDA Symbol:
- EUAN11
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Like most mallee eucalypts, resprouts vigorously from lignotuber after fire.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Surface sow seeds; requires light for germination. Warm temperatures (20-25°C) optimal.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI