Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Eucalyptus

Species:

Eucalyptus fraxinoides

USDA Symbol:

EUFR6

Growth Characteristics

Height:

4000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, koalas

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from lignotuber and epicormic buds following fire. Adapted to periodic wildfire in southeastern Australian forests.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers high-altitude regions with regular rainfall

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Sow on surface or lightly cover; requires light and warmth for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI