Eucalyptus gardneri
Eucalyptus gardneri
- Native to:
- Australia
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus gardneri
- USDA Symbol:
- EUGA5
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:
- Lignotuberous mallee that resprouts vigorously from basal lignotuber following fire. Typical of fire-prone Western Australian mallee 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:
- Commonly found in sandy plains and rocky outcrops
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Sow on surface or lightly cover; requires light and warm temperatures (20-25°C) for germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI