Eucalyptus consideniana
Eucalyptus consideniana
- Native to:
- Australia
Ian Brooker and David Kleinig,Murray Fagg,Ian Brooker and David Kleinig,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Maiden, J. H.,LeBarron, Russell K Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station (Berkeley, Calif.),Bryan, Lester W,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus consideniana
- USDA Symbol:
- EUCO30
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- 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
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Eucalyptus consideniana is a resprouter; can regenerate from lignotubers after fire.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Commonly found in poor, rocky soils