Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Eucalyptus

Species:

Eucalyptus fastigata

USDA Symbol:

EUFA8

Growth Characteristics

Height:

5500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Lignotuberous species that resprouts vigorously from epicormic buds and basal lignotuber following fire. Bark is fibrous and somewhat fire-resistant.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers deep, fertile soils in native range

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Surface sow seeds; requires light for germination. Optimal germination temperature 18-22°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI