Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Eucalyptus

Species:

Eucalyptus kingsmillii

USDA Symbol:

EUKI2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

800 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, honeyeaters

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from lignotuber after fire; typical mallee fire response with epicormic regrowth.

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:

native to arid regions, drought-tolerant

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Surface sow; seeds require light for germination. Best results at 20-25°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI