Eucalyptus cylindrocarpa
Eucalyptus cylindrocarpa
- Native to:
- Australia
Ian Brooker and David Kleinig,J.R. Connors,Ian Brooker and David Kleinig,National Plant Materials Center (U.S.),Bailey, Frederick Manson, 1827-1915,Cash, Edith K. (Edith Katherine), 1890- United States. Bureau of Plant Industry, Soils, and Agricultural Engineering
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus cylindrocarpa
- USDA Symbol:
- EUCY5
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1000 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. Adapted to fire-prone mallee ecosystems of Western Australia.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers low fertility
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Surface sow; seeds require light for germination. Best germination at 18-22°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI