Eucalyptus cephalocarpa
Eucalyptus cephalocarpa
- Native to:
- Australia
Krzysztof Golik,Chris Clarke,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Golik,Russell Best,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,National Plant Materials Center (U.S.),Arthur Henry Shakespeare Lucas (en.wikipedia.org) / Francis George Allman Barnard (en.wikipedia.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus cephalocarpa
- USDA Symbol:
- EUCE3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees, honey possums
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from lignotuber after fire. Adapted to periodic fire regimes in southeastern Australian forests.
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
- Notes:
- Commonly found in open forests and heathlands
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination. Sow on surface and keep moist at 18-22°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI