Johnston's Gum
Eucalyptus johnstonii
- Native to:
- Australia
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus johnstonii
- USDA Symbol:
- EUJO2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 4000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Eucalyptus johnstonii is a resprouter; mature trees can survive low to moderate intensity fires and regenerate from epicormic buds.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to Tasmania's wet forests
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; surface sow on moist medium and keep at 18-22°C.