Eucalyptus diptera
Eucalyptus diptera
- Native to:
- Australia
Ivan G. Holliday,Kevin Thiele (www.flickr.com) from Perth, Australia,Kevin Thiele (www.flickr.com) from Perth, Australia,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,name, CSIRO (en.wikipedia.org),Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,John Tann (www.flickr.com) from Sydney, Australia,Jean and Fred (www.flickr.com) from Perth, Australia,Philosophical Society of Adelaide, South Australia,Godman, Frederick Du Cane, 1834-1919 Salvin, Osbert, 1835-1898,Novara Expedition, 1857-1859 Wüllerstorf-Urbair, Bernhard, Freiherr von, 1816-1883 Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus diptera
- USDA Symbol:
- EUDI13
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 800 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, honeyeaters
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Lignotuber allows resprouting after fire; typical mallee fire response with epicormic regrowth.
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:
- native to regions with poor soil fertility
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Sow on surface or lightly covered; requires light and warmth for germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI