Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Eucalyptus

Species:

Eucalyptus deanei

USDA Symbol:

EUDE

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

6500 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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, koalas

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Eucalyptus deanei is a lignotuberous species that can resprout after fire; seeds are also released from canopy-stored capsules following fire.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers fertile soils in its native range

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds do not require pretreatment; sow on surface of well-drained seed mix and keep moist. Germination occurs in 2-4 weeks.