Eucalyptus eilis
Eucalyptus exilis
- Native to:
- Australia
Michael Crisp,Michael Crisp,Ian Brooker and David Kleinig,Philosophical Society of Adelaide, South Australia,,Torrey Botanical Club.,,New York State Museum New York State Museum,,Littler, Frank Mervyn,National Plant Materials Center (U.S.),Hall, Robert, 1867-
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus exilis
- USDA Symbol:
- EUEX7
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, insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Lignotuberous species capable of resprouting from basal buds after fire. Common in fire-prone Western Australian wheatbelt ecosystems.
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 sandy plains and rocky outcrops
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Surface sow; requires light for germination. Optimal germination at 20-25°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI