Silver-Top Gimlet
Eucalyptus campaspe
- Native to:
- Australia
Ian Brooker and David Kleinig,Kevin Thiele (www.flickr.com) from Perth, Australia,Kevin Thiele (www.flickr.com) from Perth, Australia,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Murray, R. A. F.(Reginald Augustus Frederick),Mitchell, T. L. (Thomas Livingstone), 1792-1855. n 84002314,Conference of Horticultural Societies and Fruit Growers' Associations (1894 : Melbourne, Vic.) Victoria. Dept. of Agriculture,Royal Society of New South Wales
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus campaspe
- USDA Symbol:
- EUCA22
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees, insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from lignotuber after fire; typical mallee growth form allows recovery from crown damage.
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
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, tolerates drought
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Sow on surface or barely cover; requires light and warmth for germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI