Eucalyptus erythronema
Eucalyptus erythronema
- Native to:
- Australia
Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Mueller, Ferdinand von, 1825-1896,Casliber,Casliber,Casliber,Luehmann, J. George ANZAAS,LeBarron, Russell K Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station (Berkeley, Calif.),Tuttle Bros. Nurseries,Clarke Nursery (San Jose, Calif.),Coolidge Rare Plant Gardens
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus erythronema
- USDA Symbol:
- EUER6
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 900 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- red, pink, yellow, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees, honeyeaters
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from lignotuber after fire; typical mallee fire adaptation strategy.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Commonly found in sandy plains and rocky outcrops
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Surface sow on moist seed-raising mix; requires light and warmth (20-25°C) for germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI