Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Eucalyptus

Species:

Eucalyptus camaldulensis

USDA Symbol:

EUCA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, koalas

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Lignotuber and epicormic resprouting after fire; seeds released from woody capsules post-fire.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy to clay loam, well-drained

pH:

5.5 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found along riverbanks and floodplains

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; surface sow on moist medium and keep warm.