Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Eucalyptus

Species:

Eucalyptus grandis

USDA Symbol:

EUGR12

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

5500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Butterflies & Moths:

★★★☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Mature trees have thick bark and can resprout epicormically after low to moderate intensity fire.

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 deep soils in its native range

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds do not require pretreatment; sow on surface of well-drained seed mix and keep moist.

Where to Buy

Nationwide Seller

• Sheffield's Seed (seeds)