Eucalyptus approimans
Eucalyptus approximans
- Native to:
- Australia
Geoff Derrin,Ian Brooker and David Kleinig,Geoff Derrin,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Murray Fagg,Eliz Miller,Geoff Derrin,Geoff Derrin,Geoff Derrin,North, Alfred J. (Alfred John), 1855-1917,National Plant Materials Center (U.S.)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus approximans
- USDA Symbol:
- EUAP4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Eucalyptus species typically resprout from lignotubers or epicormic buds following fire; bark is often shed and flammable.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI